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Sonos Era 100 — Stereo · Wi-Fi 6 · Line-in
Sonos

Sonos Era 100

Stereo · Wi-Fi 6 · Line-in

86
/ 100
From $249
VS
KEF LSX II · Olive wins by 6
KEF LSX II · Olive — Smart/Portable · $1399
KEF

KEF LSX II · Olive

Smart/Portable · $1399

92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

KEF LSX II · Olive takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 100 lands at 86 and KEF LSX II · Olive at 92. That puts KEF LSX II · Olive 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 · Olive if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

KEF LSX II · Olive

Compared on the sound sub-score

KEF LSX II · Olive leads on sound (92 vs 88).

Design

Sonos Era 100

Compared on the design sub-score

Sonos Era 100 leads on design (90 vs 88).

Features

KEF LSX II · Olive

Compared on the features sub-score

KEF LSX II · Olive leads on features (90 vs 86).

Value for money

Sonos Era 100

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Era 100 more score per dollar ($249 vs $1,399).

Sonos Era 100 86
vs
92 KEF LSX II · Olive

Score breakdown

Sonos Era 100
86
sound 88
features 86
design 90
ecosystem 86
KEF LSX II · Olive
92
sound 92
features 90
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Era 100 versus KEF LSX II · Olive — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Era 100 KEF LSX II · Olive
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 · Olive

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 · Olive

Which is better, Sonos Era 100 or KEF LSX II · Olive? +

KEF LSX II · Olive 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 · Olive worth the price? +

At $1,399, KEF LSX II · Olive delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Sonos Era 100 or KEF LSX II · Olive 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.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Era 100 or KEF LSX II · Olive? +

KEF LSX II · Olive — leads on sound (92 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for design, Sonos Era 100 or KEF LSX II · Olive? +

Sonos Era 100 — leads on design (90 vs 88). Compared on the design sub-score.