Our Take
The Sonos Era 100 is a mid-range stereo smart speaker aimed at music lovers who want room-filling sound without a full hi-fi setup. Replacing the popular Sonos One, it adds Bluetooth and a redesigned tweeter array. It sits comfortably between budget Bluetooth speakers and premium hi-fi systems, competing with the Bose Home Speaker 300 and Apple HomePod mini.
Key Features
Dual tweeters angled at 180° apart for wider stereo separation than its predecessor
Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity alongside Wi-Fi, allowing playback without a network connection
Built-in Amazon Alexa voice assistant (Google Assistant support dropped vs. the Sonos One)
Line-in via USB-C adapter (sold separately) for connecting external sources
Compatible with the Sonos multi-room ecosystem for grouped playback across multiple speakers
Trueplay tuning automatically calibrates sound output to the room's acoustics using your phone's microphone
Our Verdict
A strong buy for anyone invested in the Sonos ecosystem or seeking genuinely good-sounding Wi-Fi smart speaker with newfound Bluetooth flexibility. If you're a Google Home user, rely heavily on voice control, or are on a tight budget, look at alternatives such as the Bose Home Speaker 300 or Amazon Echo Studio instead.