Sonos
Sonos Era 100
Stereo · Wi-Fi 6 · Line-in
86
/ 100
From $249
VS
KEF LS50 Wireless II wins by 8
KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II
Smart/Portable · $2799
94
/ 100
From $2,799
Specdex verdict
KEF LS50 Wireless II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 100 lands at 86 and KEF LS50 Wireless II at 94. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Era 100 if…
- ✓True stereo from one speaker
- ✓USB-C line-in
- ✓Trueplay tuning
Pick KEF LS50 Wireless II if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Score breakdown
Sonos Era 100
86 sound 88
features 86
design 90
ecosystem 86
KEF LS50 Wireless II
94 sound 94
features 92
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Sonos Era 100
KEF LS50 Wireless II
Drivers
2 tweeters + 1 mid-woofer
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, USB-C
—
Voice
Amazon Alexa + Sonos Voice
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Sonos Era 100
Pros
- +True stereo from one speaker
- +USB-C line-in
- +Trueplay tuning
Cons
- −Sonos app issues persist
- −No voice assistant in EU
- −Bass-light vs larger rivals
KEF LS50 Wireless II
Pros
- +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- +App EQ on modern models
- +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
- −Brand ecosystem lock-in
- −Subscription features on some
- −Bass limits at lower sizes
FAQ: Sonos Era 100 vs KEF LS50 Wireless II
Which is better, Sonos Era 100 or KEF LS50 Wireless II? +
KEF LS50 Wireless II scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Era 100 worth the price? +
At $249, Sonos Era 100 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.
Is KEF LS50 Wireless II worth the price? +
At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Era 100 or KEF LS50 Wireless II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.