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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
VS
Sonos Era 300 wins by 1
Sonos Move 2 · Black — Smart/Portable · $449
Sonos

Sonos Move 2 · Black

Smart/Portable · $449

87
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Sonos Era 300 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 300 lands at 88 and Sonos Move 2 · Black at 87. That puts Sonos Era 300 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Era 300 if…

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

Pick Sonos Move 2 · Black 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

Design

Sonos Era 300

Compared on the design sub-score

Sonos Era 300 leads on design (92 vs 88).

Sound

Sonos Era 300

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Era 300 leads on sound (90 vs 87).

Features

Sonos Era 300

Compared on the features sub-score

Sonos Era 300 leads on features (88 vs 85).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sonos Era 300 88
vs
87 Sonos Move 2 · Black

Score breakdown

Sonos Era 300
88
sound 90
features 88
design 92
ecosystem 86
Sonos Move 2 · Black
87
sound 87
features 85
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

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

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 Move 2 · 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 Move 2 · Black

Which is better, Sonos Era 300 or Sonos Move 2 · Black? +

Sonos Era 300 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Move 2 · Black worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Move 2 · Black delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in design.

Does Sonos Era 300 or Sonos Move 2 · 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.

Which is better for design, Sonos Era 300 or Sonos Move 2 · Black? +

Sonos Era 300 — leads on design (92 vs 88). Compared on the design sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Era 300 or Sonos Move 2 · Black? +

Sonos Era 300 — leads on sound (90 vs 87). Compared on the sound sub-score.