Sonos Era 300
Exact average 85.9 · 7 printed, 14 estimated · printed scores only: 86
Image: Sonos21 professional reviewers tested the Sonos Era 300, and 19 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by global.t3.com, WIRED, SlashGear and 18 more
The catch: It is expensive, and Atmos tracks are hard to find.
14 of these 21 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 21 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 100global.t3.com
The reviewer is wowed by immersive Atmos sound that even beats the larger Sonos Five, calling it the best speaker for its price.
Read global.t3.com review - 90WIRED
An impressive spatial-audio speaker with big, detailed sound and the best control app around, easily beating the HomePod.
Read WIRED review - 90SlashGear
Spatial audio sounds natural rather than gimmicky, and stereo music is not sacrificed.
Read SlashGear review - 90AppleInsider
A striking speaker with outstanding sound, first-class spatial audio support, better controls and a mic kill switch.
Read AppleInsider review - 80CNET
The reviewer finds the Era 300 a refined, room-filling Atmos speaker that beats the Echo Studio on sound, but the much cheaper Echo keeps it from being a no-brainer.
Read CNET review - 80PCMag Middle East
A powerful, loud speaker that earns an Editors' Choice for its room-filling sound, Atmos support and great app.
Read PCMag Middle East review - 70The Verge
The Era 300 offers the best spatial audio from a single speaker when the mix is good, but inconsistent Atmos content, weaker stereo versus the Sonos Five, and a high price make it hard to push for most buyers.
Read The Verge review - 92est.Digital Trends
An enthusiastic review calling the Era 300 an amazing speaker with standout Dolby Atmos music and strong stereo performance.
Read Digital Trends review - 92est.Expert Reviews
Called probably the best streaming speaker available, with sublime Atmos playback and near-flawless flexibility.
Read Expert Reviews review - 89est.Good Housekeeping UK
An excellent, easy-to-use speaker with superb sound and a distinctive design, held back only by minor gripes like no Google Assistant and a cost that is not low.
Read Good Housekeeping UK review - 89est.Popular Science
An enthusiastic hands-on that praises the immersive Atmos sound and flexible setups, while noting the clunky way of finding spatial tracks and the high price.
Read Popular Science review - 89est.TechRadar
Delivers wider, more detailed sound than any single-box speaker the reviewer has heard, with convincing Atmos.
Read TechRadar review - 89est.iMore
The reviewer calls it one of the best smart speakers available, with rich, detailed sound and convincing spatial audio.
Read iMore review - 89est.How-To Geek
The reviewer finds spatial audio on the Era 300 impressive and stereo performance good too.
Read How-To Geek review - 83est.NBC Select
After a year of daily use, the writer still loves the immersive spatial sound of this speaker, a step up from older Sonos models.
Read NBC Select review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
A distinctive wireless speaker with a convincing, expansive Dolby Atmos presentation and balanced sound, best for Sonos owners.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.Tech Advisor
An excellent-sounding speaker, but spatial audio on a single unit is underwhelming and the software for finding Atmos music is frustrating.
Read Tech Advisor review - 83est.The Guardian
The reviewer rates it among the very best wifi speakers, with excellent stereo and standout spatial audio.
Read The Guardian review - 83est.Engadget
A great-sounding, premium speaker whose headline spatial audio feature is hit or miss and often no better than stereo.
Read Engadget review - 83est.CNN Underscored
In a roundup of Sonos speakers, the Era 300 gets a short write-up as a notable step up from the Era 100 with Dolby Atmos and big sound.
Read CNN Underscored review - 77est.Gear Patrol
Sounds terrific with Dolby Atmos content but is hard to recommend broadly because Atmos playback is limited and convoluted.
Read Gear Patrol review
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How it compares
Direct comparisons by professional outlets, exact models only, in our words. Shown as evidence; they never change the critic score.
vs Sonos Era 10089
- RedShark News (2025) picks the Sonos Era 300.
- TechRadar: it depends. Choose this one if: you want bigger, immersive spatial sound with Atmos, or plan to expand into a home theater setup.
vs Amazon Echo Studio (2025)79
- CNET (2026): it depends. Choose this one if: sound quality matters most and you can spend more for top-tier audio.
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Common questions
Is the Sonos Era 300 worth it?
Most critics think so: 19 of 21 recommend it. It is expensive, and Atmos tracks are hard to find.
Do critics agree about the Sonos Era 300?
Critics split: scores range from 70 (The Verge) to 100 (global.t3.com), a spread of 30 points across 21 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Sonos Era 300?
Price (12 of 21 reviews), Controls and app (4 of 21 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Sonos Era 300?
The Sonos Era 100 (critic score 89), top pick, narrowly.