Sonos Era 100
Mains or battery-powered? Mains powered
Battery life: N/A
Connections: Wi-fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, USB-C line-in
Dimensions: 18 x 12 x 13.05cm
Weight: 2.02kg
The Era 100 might be getting older, but it's still a fantastic sounding and feature-packed speaker with versatility to spare.
Pros
- Bigger, more open sound than the Play
- Sounds crisper and clearer, too
- Engaging, pleasing way with rhythms and dynamics
- Vast array streaming features
Cons
- Sonos Play is portable and suitable for outdoor use
- Not the newest Sonos speaker around anymore
Sonos Play
Mains or battery-powered? Battery powered
Battery life: Up to 24 hours
Connections: Wi-fi, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, USB-C line-in
Dimensions: 19.2 x 11.3 x 7.7cm
Weight: 1.3kg
The Play is the Sonos do-it-all speaker, offering impressive versatility as both a robust portable unit and a multi-room-capable domestic smart speaker.
Pros
- More versatile than the Era 100
- IP68 rating and built-in battery offer excellent portability
- Absolutely stacked with features
Cons
- Not as expressive or musical as the Era 100
- Doesn't sound as big or cinematic, either
