Sonos
Sonos Era 300 · Black
Smart/Portable · $449
88
/ 100
From $449
VS
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White wins by 6
KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White
Smart/Portable · $2799
94
/ 100
From $2,799
Specdex verdict
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 300 · Black lands at 88 and KEF LS50 Wireless II · White at 94. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II · White ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Era 300 · Black if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Pick KEF LS50 Wireless II · White if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Sonos Era 300 · Black 88
vs 94 KEF LS50 Wireless II · White
Score breakdown
Sonos Era 300 · Black
88 sound 88
features 86
design 88
ecosystem 84
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White
94 sound 94
features 92
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Era 300 · Black | KEF LS50 Wireless II · White |
|---|
Sonos Era 300 · Black
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
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White
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 300 · Black vs KEF LS50 Wireless II · White
Which is better, Sonos Era 300 · Black or KEF LS50 Wireless II · White? +
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Era 300 · Black worth the price? +
At $449, Sonos Era 300 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Is KEF LS50 Wireless II · White worth the price? +
At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II · White delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Era 300 · Black or KEF LS50 Wireless II · White 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.