Amazon Echo Dot Max vs Sonos Era 100
Critics score the Amazon Echo Dot Max 77 and the Sonos Era 100 89 out of 100, from 9 and 12 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Sonos Era 100 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sonos Era 100 13 points ahead.
Amazon Echo Dot Max
Praised for: sound quality (7 of 9), design (2 of 9)
Criticised for: price (3 of 9)
The catch: Sound is only so-so and Alexa Plus feels unfinished.
All 9 reviews of the Amazon Echo Dot Max →
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Image: SonosSonos Era 100
Praised for: sound quality (12 of 12), connectivity (11 of 12), ease of use (3 of 12)
Criticised for: price (6 of 12), controls and app (3 of 12)
The catch: There is no Google Assistant, and line-in needs a paid adapter.
All 12 reviews of the Sonos Era 100 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Amazon Echo Dot Max | Sonos Era 100 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| What Hi-Fi? | 50est. | 95 | -45 |
| Engadget | 79 | 89est. | -10 |
| WIRED | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| The Ambient | 90 | 90 | same |
| The Verge | 80 | 80 | same |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Amazon Echo Dot Max minus the Sonos Era 100. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Amazon Echo Dot Max or the Sonos Era 100?
Critics rate the Sonos Era 100 higher: 89 against 77. 5 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Sonos Era 100 higher and 2 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sonos Era 100 13 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Amazon Echo Dot Max and the Sonos Era 100?
The Amazon Echo Dot Max: critics split, scores from 50 to 90. The Sonos Era 100: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 100.