# Google Nest Audio vs Sonos Era 100: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Google Nest Audio (Google) and Sonos Era 100 (Sonos) among smart speakers. Google Nest Audio is the cheaper of the two at $99.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Google Nest Audio | Sonos Era 100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $99.99 | $249 |
| Brand | Google | Sonos |
| Released | 2020-10 | 2023-03 |
| Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control |
| Drivers | 1x 3-inch (75mm) mid-woofer, 1x 0.75-inch (19mm) tweeter | 2x angled tweeters, 1x midwoofer (3 class-D amplifiers) |
| Smart home hub | Chromecast built-in | — |
| Audio calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Aux or line out | — | USB-C line-in (via optional Line-In Adapter, $19) |
| Dimensions (in) | 6.89 x 4.89 x 3.07 | 7.18 x 4.72 x 5.14 |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Assistant: Google Nest Audio Google Assistant vs Sonos Era 100 Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control
- Drivers: Google Nest Audio 1x 3-inch (75mm) mid-woofer, 1x 0.75-inch (19mm) tweeter vs Sonos Era 100 2x angled tweeters, 1x midwoofer (3 class-D amplifiers)
- Dimensions (in): Google Nest Audio 6.89 x 4.89 x 3.07 vs Sonos Era 100 7.18 x 4.72 x 5.14

## What reviewers say

**Google Nest Audio** — All four whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi, TechRadar) reviewed the exact 2020 Google Nest Audio. They agree it is a responsive, reliable Google Assistant smart speaker with an attractive, compact design that sounds decent for its size, but underwhelms as a pure audio product: weak low-end and, for two outlets, treble that turns harsh at volume. Only SoundGuys reported a measured figure (low-end extension from 90Hz); the other three are qualitative. (4 sourced reviews.)

**Sonos Era 100** — All four whitelisted testers (PCWorld, What Hi-Fi, TechRadar, Tom's Guide) reviewed the exact Sonos Era 100; the separate 'SL' variant was excluded. All agree it clearly upgrades the Sonos One with bigger, deeper bass, more detail, and new Bluetooth plus optional line-in flexibility. Only PCWorld took instrumented measurements, peaking at 90 dB while streaming (88 dB via line-in, 82 dB internet radio). TechRadar dissents on the bass, calling the deeper low-end 'a bit flabby.' (4 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Google Nest Audio: https://store.google.com/product/nest_audio_specs (store.google.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Sonos Era 100: https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100 (sonos.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-speakers/google-nest-audio-vs-sonos-era-100/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Google Nest Audio ($99.99) vs Sonos Era 100 ($249) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-speakers/google-nest-audio-vs-sonos-era-100/
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