Sonos Era 100
Score: 86/100
Sonos Roam 2 - White - Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Score: 64/100$139.00
Rankings
The Sonos Era 100 is a compact, AC-powered smart speaker that offers true-stereo sound, modern Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, and deep integration with the Sonos ecosystem. It excels in sound quality and smart-home features but lacks Google Assistant and portability.
The Sonos Roam 2 is a compact, waterproof portable speaker that delivers balanced sound and deep Sonos ecosystem integration. It offers dual Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, voice-assistant support, and a rugged IP67 rating, but battery life and occasional connectivity hiccups limit its appeal for power-hungry users.
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100 wattsbest | — | |
2best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.02 kg | 0.42 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | — | |
1 countbest | 1 countbest |
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Weight (kg) | 2.02 kg | 0.42 kg |
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Finish | semi‑matte | White |
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Professional reviewers rate the Era 100 highly, praising its dual tweeters, larger woofer, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 and Trueplay tuning, while noting the missing Google Assistant and modest bass.
Everyday users love the rich stereo sound, easy setup and Sonos app, but frequently mention the absence of Google Assistant, limited bass and the need to buy adapters separately.
“Best sound I've heard from a single compact speaker”
“Trueplay made a noticeable difference in my living room”
“Missing Google Assistant is a dealbreaker”
Professional reviewers hail the Roam as the best portable smart speaker, praising its lightweight build, Automatic Trueplay, robust IP67 rating and seamless Sonos ecosystem integration, while noting modest battery life and occasional Wi-Fi switching issues.
Everyday users love the Roam's clear, balanced sound, waterproof durability and easy voice-assistant operation, but complain about a tricky initial setup, frequent Wi-Fi drops, Bluetooth limitations and reliability concerns.
