Sonos Five
Score: 76/100
Sonos Era 100
Score: 86/100Rankings
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 Five is a high-fidelity, Wi-Fi-only speaker with six Class-D amplifiers, delivering powerful, room-filling sound and deep bass, ideal for Sonos-centric homes.
| Attribute | | |
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— | 100 wattsbest | |
— | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 6.35 kg | 2.02 kgbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
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Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.35 kg | 2.02 kg |
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Ethernet | true | false |
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Finish | Black matte | semi‑matte |
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Reviewers commend its studio-quality sound and Trueplay calibration, while noting the lack of Bluetooth and 5 GHz Wi-Fi as drawbacks.
Users love the rich, full-bodied sound and humidity resistance, but complain about missing Bluetooth and occasional Wi-Fi hiccups.
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.
“Powerful, clean sound with excellent dynamic range”
“Trueplay makes the room sound amazing”
“Missing Bluetooth is a disappointment”
