Sonos

Sonos Era 300

A solid mid-range pick in the smart speakers line-up, with Alexa up front.

60/100
Solid pick
Overall score · how we rate
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Why we rate it

  • Spatial audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Built-in smart-home hub
  • No matter
  • No thread
Score profile

Where the Sonos Era 300 wins and loses

Scored against the smart speakers class
AudioConnectivityOverall848460
Audio
84
Connectivity and smart home
84
Overall spec score
60
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Assistant

Voice assistantAlexa

Audio

Spatial audioYes
Dolby AtmosYes

Connectivity and smart home

Wi-FiWiFi
Bluetoothtrue
Built-in smart-home hubYes

More specs

WIFIYes
Head to head

Sonos Era 300 vs Sonos Sonos Era 300 | Spatial Audio Smart Speaker with WiFi

Highlighted cell = better in that row
AudioConnectivityOverall
Sonos Era 300Sonos Era 300 | Spatial Audio Smart Speaker with WiFi
 SonosSonos Era 300This pageSonosSonos Era 300 | Spatial Audio Smart Speaker with WiFi
Overall score60 /10060 /100
Voice assistantAlexaAlexa
BluetoothtrueBluetooth
WIFIYesYes
Who it's for

Is the Sonos Era 300 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 matter, in which case a higher-tier smart speaker is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
good
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Sonos Era 300 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 60/100 against other smart speakers, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 58.

What stands out on the Sonos Era 300?

Its spatial audio stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Amazon Echo Show 11 (newest gen)?

The Amazon Echo Show 11 (newest gen) scores 63/100 versus this one at 60/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.