Sonos
Sonos Era 100
A entry-level smart speaker for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with Alexa.
50/100
AlexaWiFiBluetooth
£199best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Scores 50/100
- Built for the job
- No spatial audio
- No matter
Score profile
Scored against the smart speakers classWhere the Sonos Era 100 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Assistant
Voice assistantAlexa
Connectivity and smart home
Wi-FiWiFi
BluetoothBluetooth
More specs
WIFIYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSonos Era 100 vs Amazon Echo Show 21
Sonos Era 100Echo Show 21
| SonosSonos Era 100This page | AmazonEcho Show 21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50 /100 | 50 /100 |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | — |
| WIFI | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Sonos Era 100 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smart speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need spatial audio, in which case a higher-tier smart speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Sonos Era 100 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other smart speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Sonos Era 100?
Its overall 50/100 rating against the rest of the smart speakers class.
How does it compare to the Sonos Era 100 SL?
The Sonos Era 100 SL scores 53/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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