Sonos
Sonos Era 100 SL
The Sonos Era 100 SL lands as a entry-level smart speaker, built around Smart Speakers.
53/100
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Why we rate it
- Built-in smart-home hub
- Scores 53/100
- No spatial audio
- No matter
Score profile
Scored against the smart speakers classWhere the Sonos Era 100 SL wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Design
Weight2000 g
Connectivity and smart home
Built-in smart-home hubYes
More specs
WIFIYes
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowSonos Era 100 SL vs Google Google Nest Mini 2
Sonos Era 100 SLGoogle Nest Mini 2
| SonosSonos Era 100 SLThis page | GoogleGoogle Nest Mini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 53 /100Better | 50 /100 |
| Voice assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| WIFI | Yes | — |
Who it's for
Is the Sonos Era 100 SL 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 SL worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 53/100 against other smart speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Sonos Era 100 SL?
Its built-in smart-home hub stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Echo Dot Max?
The Echo Dot Max scores 56/100 versus this one at 53/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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