# Sonos Era 100: specs and price

**Price (US):** $249 at sonos.com (US MSRP at launch (March 28, 2023) per Sonos.com. Current Sonos.com price is $249 as of June 2026.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 12 smart speakers we track it is #8 cheapest of 12; category median $160.
**Brand:** Sonos
**Released:** 2023-03
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $249 |
| Brand | Sonos |
| Released | 2023-03 |
| Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control |
| Drivers | 2x angled tweeters, 1x midwoofer (3 class-D amplifiers) |
| Smart home hub | — |
| Audio calibration | Yes |
| Aux or line out | USB-C line-in (via optional Line-In Adapter, $19) |
| Dimensions (in) | 7.18 x 4.72 x 5.14 |
| Multiroom | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $249, the Sonos Era 100 is #8 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160. By release date, it is among the newer of the 12 we date.

## What reviewers say

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.' (Based on 4 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2023-03-27–2023-12-07.)

Praised: Bigger, deeper bass than the Sonos One; Clear, detailed, expressive sound with crisp highs and vocals; New connectivity flexibility: built-in Bluetooth plus optional line-in; Can play very loud while staying composed.
Flagged: Only a hint of stereo from the single unit; soundstage stays narrow; Wired line-in/Ethernet requires a paid extra adapter; Higher price than the Sonos One with no cheaper non-smart model at launch; No Google Assistant support; Voices sound less natural than the pricier Apple HomePod 2.
Disagreement: Testers split on the bass and the scale of the upgrade: What Hi-Fi (5/5 sound) and PCWorld call it a huge, best-in-class step up over the Sonos One, while TechRadar found the deeper low-end 'a bit flabby' and 'a smaller step up than expected.'
Sources: PCWorld (2023-03-27, pcworld.com), What Hi-Fi (2023-12-07, whathifi.com), TechRadar (2023-03-27, techradar.com), Tom's Guide (2023-03-28, tomsguide.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the 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.' Praised: Bigger, deeper bass than the Sonos One; Clear, detailed, expressive sound with crisp highs and vocals; New connectivity flexibility: built-in Bluetooth plus optional line-in; Can play very loud while staying composed. Flagged: Only a hint of stereo from the single unit; soundstage stays narrow; Wired line-in/Ethernet requires a paid extra adapter; Higher price than the Sonos One with no cheaper non-smart model at launch; No Google Assistant support; Voices sound less natural than the pricier Apple HomePod 2. (From 4 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Sonos Era 100 cost?**

The Sonos Era 100 has a US price of $249 (US MSRP at launch (March 28, 2023) per Sonos.com. Current Sonos.com price is $249 as of June 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Sonos Era 100 compare on price?**

At $249, the Sonos Era 100 is #8 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.

**When was the Sonos Era 100 released?**

The Sonos Era 100 was released 2023-03.

**What are the Sonos Era 100's key specs?**

Sonos Era 100 (Sonos): assistant Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control, drivers 2x angled tweeters, 1x midwoofer (3 class-D amplifiers), audio calibration Yes, aux or line out USB-C line-in (via optional Line-In Adapter, $19), dimensions in 7.18 x 4.72 x 5.14. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100 (sonos.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.soundguys.com/amazon-echo-studio-2nd-gen-review-alexas-flagship-speaker-153171/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-speakers/sonos-era-100/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Sonos Era 100 price of record was $249 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-speakers/sonos-era-100/
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