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Sonos Era 300 — Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio
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Sonos Era 300

Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio

88
/ 100
From $449
VS
Sonos Era 300 · Black — Smart/Portable · $449
Sonos

Sonos Era 300 · Black

Smart/Portable · $449

88
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 300 lands at 88 and Sonos Era 300 · Black at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Sonos Era 300 if…

  • ✓Genuine Atmos from one box
  • ✓Sonos ecosystem polish
  • ✓USB-C line-in

Pick Sonos Era 300 · Black if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Sonos Era 300 88
vs
88 Sonos Era 300 · Black

Score breakdown

Sonos Era 300
88
sound 90
features 88
design 92
ecosystem 86
Sonos Era 300 · Black
88
sound 88
features 86
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

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

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

FAQ: Sonos Era 300 vs Sonos Era 300 · Black

Which is better, Sonos Era 300 or Sonos Era 300 · Black? +

Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Era 300 worth the price? +

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

Is Sonos Era 300 · Black worth the price? +

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

Does Sonos Era 300 or Sonos Era 300 · Black 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.