Sonos Era 300 vs Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One SL
Sonos Era 300
- Thanks to Dolby Atmos, you can create spatial audio.
- You can also stream music from your smartphone via Bluetooth.
- With TruePlay, you can adjust the speaker to the size of the room.
- The speaker isn't splash proof.
Sonos Era 100
- You can also stream music from your smartphone via Bluetooth.
- With TruePlay, you can adjust the speaker to the size of the room.
- It's possible to control the speaker via voice control.
- The speaker isn't splash proof.
- The speaker doesn't have Dolby Atmos for spatial audio.
Sonos One SL
- You can stream music wirelessly via WiFi or AirPlay 2.
- The speaker is compact, so it's easy to hide.
- The speaker is moisture-resistant.
- The One SL doesn't have a built-in voice assistant.
- The speaker doesn't have Dolby Atmos for spatial audio.
Comparison of the Sonos Era 300, Sonos Era 100, and the Sonos One SL
Sonos Era 300 | Sonos Era 100 | Sonos One SL | |
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Dolby Atmos | Yes | No | No |
AirPlay | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | No |
Depth | 16.9cm | 12cm | 12cm |
Width | 26cm | 13.2cm | 12cm |
Height | 18.9cm | 18.4cm | 16cm |
Type of connector | USB-C | USB-C | None |
Multi-room platform | AirPlay, SonosNet, Spotify Connect | AirPlay, SonosNet, Spotify Connect | AirPlay, SonosNet |
Sound quality
Sonos Era 300: spatial audio with Dolby Atmos
the Sonos Era 300 has 2 tweeters on the side and 1 pointed upwards. The Era 300 also has 2 subwoofers pointed to the side. This placement is important for the Dolby Atmos support. With this technique, the audio is echoed via the walls and the ceiling. Thanks to this spatial audio, it's like you're in the middle of your favorite concert, movie, or TV program. This way, it's like a plane flies above you in a movie.
Sonos Era 100: detailed audio
The Sonos Era 100 has a larger woofer than the Sonos One SL. This way, you'll hear a deeper bass in your music. It also provides a more detailed sound reproduction than the One SL. As a result, acoustic guitar music is nicely balanced. The sound is still balanced at a higher volume.
Sonos One SL: clear sound in small room
The Sonos One SL provides a clear and balanced sound, so you hear many details. That's thanks to the 2 D class amplifiers, 1 tweeter, and 1 midwoofer. The speaker doesn't have a high maximum volume. As a result, you can put in in small rooms like a bedroom.
Design
Sonos Era 300: unique design
The Sonos Era 300 is more than 10cm wider than the Era 100 and the One SL. It's also almost 5cm deeper. The Sonos Era 300 is unique, thanks the shape of the speaker. With this shape, there's more room for the upward-pointed tweeter. You can put this speaker in your interior with a stylish speaker stand. You can mount the Sonos Era 300 to the wall with a wall mount and you can adjust it as you like.
Sonos Era 100: compact round design
The Era 100 is a bit bigger and more round than the One SL. You can control the Era 100 with an interactive touchpad, just like the One SL. The Sonos Era 100 also has a physical button to disable the microphone. You can mount the speaker to the wall with a wall mount and you can adjust it as you like. If you play it at ear level with a speaker stand, you can fill the room with sound.
Sonos One SL: compact square design
The Sonos has a compact design. The speaker is square and doesn't have physical buttons at the front. You can control it with an interactive touchpad, so you can adjust the volume and skip songs. The One SL doesn't have a button for the voice assistant. That's because the Sonos One SL doesn't have a voice assistant, unlike the One. You can mount the Sonos One SL to the wall with a wall mount. You can also put it where you want with a speaker stand.
Connectivity options
Sonos Era 300: home cinema set and multi-room setup with Dolby Atmos
The Sonos Era 300 lets you immerse yourself in your movie or series. The Era 300 has Dolby Atmos, so you can enjoy spatial audio. You can use the Era 300 as a separate speaker for room-filling audio. Combine the Era 300 as rear speaker with your Sonos soundbar and you're in the middle of the action. You can also use the Era 300 for a multi-room setup. Dolby Atmos only works if the movie, series, or music supports this format.
Sonos Era 100: home cinema set and multi-room setup
With the Sonos Era 100, you can create a surround setup. This WiFi speaker provides a detailed sound as stereo pair, but you can also place the speaker in a home cinema set. With the Sonos Era 100 as rear speaker, you can create a surround sound set to immerse yourself in the movie. You can also create a multi-room setup with these speakers. This allows you to listen to the same music in the whole home.
Sonos One SL: home cinema set and multi-room audio
You can pair the Sonos One SL with other Sonos devices at the push of a button. This way, you can quickly create a speaker pair with a second Sonos One SL. This speaker is also suitable as rear speaker in your home cinema set. This way, you're in the middle of your movie or series. In addition, you can put the Sonos One SL in a multi-room setup.
Connectivity
Sonos Era 100 and Era 300: multiple ways
You can connect the Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 in multiple ways. This speaker has WiFi, so you can connect it with the app. In addition, you can connect the speaker with a 3.5mm jack and via Bluetooth. This way, you can also listen to music in your whole home without an internet connection.
Sonos One SL: only WiFi
You can set up the Sonos One SL via WiFi. You can use the Sonos app for that on your mobile device. You can also adjust your sound preferences in the app. Sadly, the Sonos One SL doesn't have Bluetooth. As a result, you can only connect your devices via WiFi. You also can't connect the Sonos to devices with a 3.5mm jack.
Conclusion
Do you want to fill rooms with spatial audio? Choose the Sonos Era 300 with Dolby Atmos. The Sonos Era 100 provides a detailed sound in small and medium-sized rooms. The Era 100 also fits well in your home cinema set as a rear speaker. Choose the One SL as a rear speaker or as speaker in small rooms, like your bedroom.