Amazon Echo Studio (2025) vs Sonos Era 300
Critics score the Amazon Echo Studio (2025) 79 and the Sonos Era 300 86 out of 100, from 7 and 21 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Amazon Echo Studio (2025) higher, 3 scored the Sonos Era 300 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sonos Era 300 3 points ahead.
Amazon Echo Studio (2025)
Praised for: sound quality (7 of 7), design (4 of 7)
The catch: Bass is weaker than on the original Echo Studio.
All 7 reviews of the Amazon Echo Studio (2025) →
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Praised for: sound quality (20 of 21), ease of use (6 of 21), connectivity (5 of 21)
Criticised for: price (12 of 21), controls and app (4 of 21)
The catch: It is expensive, and Atmos tracks are hard to find.
All 21 reviews of the Sonos Era 300 →
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Amazon Echo Studio (2025) | Sonos Era 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechRadar | 77est. | 89est. | -12 |
| Engadget | 75 | 83est. | -8 |
| Trusted Reviews | 80 | 83est. | -3 |
| PCMag UK | 80 | 80 | same |
| The Verge | 80 | 70 | +10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Amazon Echo Studio (2025) minus the Sonos Era 300. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
Direct comparisons
Reviewers who put these two side by side. These never change a score.
- CNET says it depends: the Sonos Era 300 if Sound quality matters most and you can spend more for top-tier audio.; the Amazon Echo Studio (2025) if You want an all-purpose Alexa speaker with strong smart home support, especially as a Prime subscriber.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Amazon Echo Studio (2025) or the Sonos Era 300?
Critics rate the Sonos Era 300 higher: 86 against 79. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Amazon Echo Studio (2025) higher, 3 scored the Sonos Era 300 higher and 1 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sonos Era 300 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Amazon Echo Studio (2025) and the Sonos Era 300?
The Amazon Echo Studio (2025): critics agree, scores from 75 to 80. The Sonos Era 300: critics split, scores from 70 to 100.