Sonos RAYG1US1BLK
Score: 66/100
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 Ray is a compact 2.0 soundbar that delivers clear dialogue and balanced music, integrating smoothly with the Sonos ecosystem via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and AirPlay 2. Its small footprint and easy setup suit small rooms, but the lack of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass limit home-theater capabilities.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 100 wattsbest | |
2best | 2best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.95 kgbest | 2.02 kg |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
— | 1 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Physical Specs(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.95 kg | 2.02 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Ethernet | true | false |
Audio Performance(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo |
Design & Build(1) | ||
Finish | Matte | semi‑matte |
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Professional reviewers commend the Ray for its compact footprint, clear and balanced sound, and effortless integration into the Sonos ecosystem, noting it as a solid upgrade over built-in TV speakers. However, they criticize the absence of HDMI, Dolby Atmos, and deep bass.
Everyday users appreciate the Ray's noticeable improvement over TV speakers, easy app-based setup, and sleek look, especially when paired with existing Sonos gear. Common complaints focus on the missing HDMI connection, weak bass that often requires a separate Sub, and the lack of built-in voice assistants or Bluetooth for direct phone playback.
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.
“Much better than my TV speakers”
“Easy setup with the Sonos app”
“Clear dialogue - I don't have to turn up the volume anymore”
