Sonos
Sonos Era 300 · White
Smart/Portable · $449
88
/ 100
From $449
VS
KEF LSX II wins by 4
KEF
KEF LSX II
Smart/Portable · $1399
92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict
KEF LSX II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 300 · White lands at 88 and KEF LSX II at 92. That puts KEF LSX II ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sonos Era 300 · White if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Pick KEF LSX II if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Sonos Era 300 · White 88
vs 92 KEF LSX II
Score breakdown
Sonos Era 300 · White
88 sound 88
features 86
design 88
ecosystem 84
KEF LSX II
92 sound 92
features 90
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sonos Era 300 · White | KEF LSX II |
|---|
Sonos Era 300 · 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
KEF LSX II
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 · White vs KEF LSX II
Which is better, Sonos Era 300 · White or KEF LSX II? +
KEF LSX II scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sonos Era 300 · White worth the price? +
At $449, Sonos Era 300 · White delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Is KEF LSX II worth the price? +
At $1,399, KEF LSX II delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does Sonos Era 300 · White or KEF LSX II 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.