Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Era 300
Critics score the Sonos Era 100 89 and the Sonos Era 300 86 out of 100, from 12 and 21 professional reviews. 8 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Sonos Era 100 higher, 1 scored the Sonos Era 300 higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sonos Era 100 3 points ahead.
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.
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Image: SonosSonos Era 300
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 | Sonos Era 100 | Sonos Era 300 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Verge | 80 | 70 | +10 |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 83est. | +7 |
| Engadget | 89est. | 83est. | +6 |
| The Guardian | 85est. | 83est. | +2 |
| Popular Science | 89est. | 89est. | same |
| SlashGear | 90 | 90 | same |
| WIRED | 90 | 90 | same |
| Digital Trends | 89est. | 92est. | -3 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Sonos Era 100 minus the Sonos Era 300. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
Direct comparisons
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- TechRadar says it depends: the Sonos Era 100 if You want a cheaper, compact smart speaker for a small space or moving around the house.; the Sonos Era 300 if You want bigger, immersive spatial sound with Atmos, or plan to expand into a home theater setup.
- RedShark News picks the Sonos Era 300.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Sonos Era 100 or the Sonos Era 300?
Critics rate the Sonos Era 100 higher: 89 against 86. 8 outlets reviewed both: 4 scored the Sonos Era 100 higher, 1 scored the Sonos Era 300 higher and 3 gave both the same score. On average those critics put the Sonos Era 100 3 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Sonos Era 100 and the Sonos Era 300?
The Sonos Era 100: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 100. The Sonos Era 300: critics split, scores from 70 to 100.