Sonos
Sonos Era 100
Stereo · Wi-Fi 6 · Line-in
86
/ 100
From $249
VS
KEF LSX II wins by 6
KEF
KEF LSX II
Smart/Portable · $1399
92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict
KEF LSX II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 100 lands at 86 and KEF LSX II at 92. That puts KEF LSX II ahead by 6 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 LSX II if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Sonos Era 100 86
vs 92 KEF LSX II
Score breakdown
Sonos Era 100
86 sound 88
features 86
design 90
ecosystem 86
KEF LSX II
92 sound 92
features 90
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Era 100 | KEF LSX II |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 2 tweeters + 1 mid-woofer | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, USB-C | — |
| Voice | Amazon Alexa + Sonos Voice | — |
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 LSX 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 LSX II
Which is better, Sonos Era 100 or KEF LSX II? +
KEF LSX II scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 LSX II worth the price? +
At $1,399, KEF LSX II delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Era 100 or KEF LSX 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.