Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
Sonos Era 100 — Stereo · Wi-Fi 6 · Line-in
Sonos

Sonos Era 100

Stereo · Wi-Fi 6 · Line-in

86
/ 100
From $249
VS
Sonos Era 300 wins by 2
Sonos Era 300 — Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio
Sonos

Sonos Era 300

Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio

88
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Sonos Era 300 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 100 lands at 86 and Sonos Era 300 at 88. That puts Sonos Era 300 ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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 Sonos Era 300 if…

  • ✓Genuine Atmos from one box
  • ✓Sonos ecosystem polish
  • ✓USB-C line-in
Sonos Era 100 86
vs
88 Sonos Era 300

Score breakdown

Sonos Era 100
86
sound 88
features 86
design 90
ecosystem 86
Sonos Era 300
88
sound 90
features 88
design 92
ecosystem 86

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Era 100 versus Sonos Era 300 — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Era 100 Sonos Era 300
Drivers
2 tweeters + 1 mid-woofer
6 (4 tweeters, 2 woofers)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, USB-C
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, USB-C
Voice
Amazon Alexa + Sonos Voice
Amazon Alexa
Power
—
Class-D amps

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

Sonos Era 300

Pros
  • +Genuine Atmos from one box
  • +Sonos ecosystem polish
  • +USB-C line-in
Cons
  • −Sonos app issues persist
  • −Needs Atmos-mastered tracks
  • −Bass limits vs larger rivals

FAQ: Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Era 300

Which is better, Sonos Era 100 or Sonos Era 300? +

Sonos Era 300 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Sonos Era 300 worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Era 300 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in design.

Does Sonos Era 100 or Sonos Era 300 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.