Sonos · Updated June 2026
Sonos Era 300: price, specs & release date
Sonos Era 300, released 2023-03. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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- Best for Expansive, immersive room-filling soundstage from a single box; Easy to use with a seamless Sonos ecosystem, wide streaming and Bluetooth.
- Skip if Premium price is a dealbreaker.
Is the Sonos Era 300 a good buy?
At $449, the Sonos Era 300 is #11 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 3 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Sonos Era 300
Three whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi, TechRadar) all rate the Era 300 highly for an immersive, room-filling soundstage and detailed sound from a single box; none published lab measurements. All quotes were verified as literal substrings of the fetched source text. Common gripes: premium price, limited Dolby Atmos music-service support (no Tidal; clunky Amazon integration), a paid line-in adapter, and bass that divides reviewers. RTINGS was JS-only and excluded.
Based on 3 reviews · 2023-03-27–2025-04-25
Tested by SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Expansive, immersive room-filling soundstage from a single box · 3 sources
- Easy to use with a seamless Sonos ecosystem, wide streaming and Bluetooth · 3 sources
- Rich detail and clear vocal/instrument separation · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Premium price · 3 sources
- Limited Dolby Atmos music service support (e.g. no Tidal) · 2 sources
- Bass balance is polarizing / needs Trueplay tuning · 2 sources
- Line-in adapter costs extra · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree Bass is the real split: SoundGuys found the out-of-the-box sound too bass-heavy (tamed by Trueplay), while TechRadar wanted more low-end depth and extension; What Hi-Fi, by contrast, praised the bass as punchy, impactful and deep.
The sources (3)
In my testing, the new Sonos Era 300 really shines as a standalone spatial audio speaker, and it’s just as impressive as part of a larger Sonos surround sound or home theater setup.
The Sonos Era 300’s out-of-the-box sound signature is a little too bass-heavy, and vocals get shrouded by lower-frequency instruments, making many songs unclear.
However, when I use the Sonos TruePlay feature to calibrate the speaker to the room, the sound quality improves significantly.
The spread of sound is immense from one single wireless speaker box.
Adapter for wired connection is an extra cost
This is a very mature, very assured performance from Sonos.
it delivers more expansive sound than any one-box speaker I've heard to date – even with just stereo music, there's such a clear sense of left and right channels feeling separate and distinct.
The bass is very well controlled and balanced nicely, but doesn't hit quite as deep as I'd like
The detail being sharp as a scalpel means that it's also quite unforgiving with any flaws in a recording.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $449 US launch MSRP (March 28, 2023) per Sonos.com and review sources. Sonos reduced to $379 as of June 2026. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sonos |
| Released | 2023-03 |
| Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control |
| Drivers | 4x tweeters (forward-firing mid tweeter, 2 side-firing, 1 upward-firing for Dolby Atmos), 2x angled woofers (6 class-D amplifiers total) |
| Smart home hub | — |
| Audio calibration | Yes |
| Aux or line out | USB-C line-in (via optional Line-In Adapter, $19) |
| Dimensions (in) | 7.28 x 10.24 x 6.30 |
| Multiroom | Yes |
Source: sonos.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by digitaltrends.com. Dimensions (7.28 x 10.24 x 6.30 in / 185 x 260 x 160 mm), weight 9.85 lbs (4.47 kg), 6 class-D amplifiers driving 4 tweeters (forward, 2 side, 1 upward) + 2 angled woofers, WiFi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.3, Dolby Atmos Music, Trueplay room calibration, AirPlay 2, Amazon Alexa + Sonos Voice Control, $449 US launch MSRP confirmed from Sonos.com product page and Digital Trends review (published March 25, 2024 update). Weight per Sonos.com. Release March 28, 2023. Current Sonos.com price $379 (reduced from $479 per product page as of June 2026). Launch MSRP used for priceUsd.
Is the Sonos Era 300 worth it vs cheaper smart speakers?
Sonos Era 300 against its closest cheaper and pricier smart speakers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Assistant | Drivers | Audio calibration | Aux or line out | Dimensions (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonos Era 300 this | $449 | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | 4x tweeters (forward-firing mid tweeter, 2 side-firing, 1 upward-firing for Dolby Atmos), 2x angled woofers (6 class-D amplifiers total) | Yes | USB-C line-in (via optional Line-In Adapter, $19) | 7.28 x 10.24 x 6.30 |
| Bose Home Speaker 500 | $379 | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | 2x 2.5-inch full-range drivers (opposing sides, stereo) | No | 3.5mm aux line-in | 8.0 x 6.7 x 4.3 |
| Sonos Move 2 | $499 | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | 2x tweeters (stereo), 1x midwoofer, 3 class-D amplifiers | Yes | USB-C line-in (via optional adapter) | 9.49 x 6.30 x 5.00 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Sonos Era 300?
Three whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, What Hi-Fi, TechRadar) all rate the Era 300 highly for an immersive, room-filling soundstage and detailed sound from a single box; none published lab measurements. All quotes were verified as literal substrings of the fetched source text. Common gripes: premium price, limited Dolby Atmos music-service support (no Tidal; clunky Amazon integration), a paid line-in adapter, and bass that divides reviewers. RTINGS was JS-only and excluded. Praised: Expansive, immersive room-filling soundstage from a single box; Easy to use with a seamless Sonos ecosystem, wide streaming and Bluetooth; Rich detail and clear vocal/instrument separation. Flagged: Premium price; Limited Dolby Atmos music service support (e.g. no Tidal); Bass balance is polarizing / needs Trueplay tuning; Line-in adapter costs extra. (From 3 tester reviews.)
How much does the Sonos Era 300 cost?
The Sonos Era 300 has a US price of $449 (US launch MSRP (March 28, 2023) per Sonos.com and review sources. Sonos reduced to $379 as of June 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Sonos Era 300 compare on price?
At $449, the Sonos Era 300 is #11 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.
When was the Sonos Era 300 released?
The Sonos Era 300 was released 2023-03.
What are the Sonos Era 300's key specs?
Sonos Era 300 (Sonos): assistant Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control, drivers 4x tweeters (forward-firing mid tweeter, 2 side-firing, 1 upward-firing for Dolby Atmos), 2x angled woofers (6 class-D amplifiers total), audio calibration Yes, aux or line out USB-C line-in (via optional Line-In Adapter, $19), dimensions in 7.28 x 10.24 x 6.30. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $449 at sonos.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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