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Sonos Era 300 vs Sonos Era 300
Sonos Era 300
Dolby Atmos music and the best Sonos soundbar surround you can buy.
Wins overall by 0.0 points
Quick Verdict
The Sonos Era 300 wins by 0.0 points, which is not enough to settle it. Dolby Atmos music and the best Sonos soundbar surround you can buy. Pick on the specs that matter to you, not the overall score.
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are both current-generation home Speaker models, and they're priced almost identically ($479 vs $479). On Sound Quality, the Sonos Era 300 leads (8.5 vs 8.5/10) — tonal balance, clarity and detail for the size. On Bass, the Sonos Era 300 leads (8.0 vs 8.0/10) — low-end weight and extension. On Smart Home, the Sonos Era 300 leads (7.0 vs 7.0/10) — matter, Thread, Zigbee and hub capability. Overall, the Sonos Era 300 scores 7.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.9/10 for the Sonos Era 300, though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Sonos Era 300 | Sonos Era 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $479.00 | $479.00 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa and Sonos Voice Control; Google Assistant is not supported | Alexa and Sonos Voice Control; Google Assistant is not supported |
| Drivers | Six drivers — four tweeters (one forward-firing, two side-firing, one upward-firing) plus two angled woofers | Six drivers — four tweeters (one forward-firing, two side-firing, one upward-firing) plus two angled woofers |
| Power Output (W) | Sonos publishes six class-D digital amplifiers but no wattage | Sonos publishes six class-D digital amplifiers but no wattage |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Streaming Protocols | Sonos app, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect; no Chromecast | Sonos app, AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect; no Chromecast |
| Multiroom System | Sonos | Sonos |
| Stereo Pairing | Yes; also the preferred Atmos surround for the Arc, Arc Ultra and Beam Gen 2 | Yes; also the preferred Atmos surround for the Arc, Arc Ultra and Beam Gen 2 |
| Smart Home Hub | No | No |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Line In | Yes, but only via the optional Sonos Line-In Adapter, sold separately | Yes, but only via the optional Sonos Line-In Adapter, sold separately |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black, White | Black, White |
Category Scores
Sound Quality
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are level here, at 8.5/10 each. tonal balance, clarity and detail for the size is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Bass
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are level here, at 8.0/10 each. low-end weight and extension is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Smart Home
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are level here, at 7.0/10 each. matter, Thread, Zigbee and hub capability is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Multiroom
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are level here, at 9.5/10 each. how well it groups with other speakers around the house is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Connectivity
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are level here, at 7.5/10 each. Wi-Fi standard, Bluetooth, streaming protocols and physical inputs is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Design & Build
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are level here, at 8.5/10 each. materials, finish and how it looks in a room is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Voice Assistant
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are level here, at 7.0/10 each. which assistants are built in and how well they work is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Value
The Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 300 are level here, at 7.0/10 each. performance and features relative to price is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Best For
Choose the Sonos Era 300 if…
- • You prefer the Sonos ecosystem, app, and design language.
Choose the Sonos Era 300 if…
- • You prefer the Sonos ecosystem, app, and design language.
Pros & Cons
Sonos Era 300
Pros
- +Genuine Dolby Atmos music support with an upward-firing driver
- +The best wireless surround speaker you can add to a Sonos soundbar
- +Six drivers give real width from a single box
- +Trueplay room tuning
Cons
- −The Atmos music catalogue remains thin outside Apple Music and Amazon Music
- −A single unit gives only a modest height effect — two Era 100s often sound better for plain stereo music
- −Not a smart-home hub
- −List price rose from $449 to $479
- −Line-in needs a paid adapter
Sonos Era 300
Pros
- +Genuine Dolby Atmos music support with an upward-firing driver
- +The best wireless surround speaker you can add to a Sonos soundbar
- +Six drivers give real width from a single box
- +Trueplay room tuning
Cons
- −The Atmos music catalogue remains thin outside Apple Music and Amazon Music
- −A single unit gives only a modest height effect — two Era 100s often sound better for plain stereo music
- −Not a smart-home hub
- −List price rose from $449 to $479
- −Line-in needs a paid adapter
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FAQs
Is the Sonos Era 300 or Sonos Era 300 better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Sonos Era 300 comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Sound Quality, the Sonos Era 300 or the Sonos Era 300?+
The Sonos Era 300 scores higher on Sound Quality (8.5/10 vs 8.5/10) — tonal balance, clarity and detail for the size.
Which is better for Bass, the Sonos Era 300 or the Sonos Era 300?+
The Sonos Era 300 scores higher on Bass (8.0/10 vs 8.0/10) — low-end weight and extension.
Which is better for Smart Home, the Sonos Era 300 or the Sonos Era 300?+
The Sonos Era 300 scores higher on Smart Home (7.0/10 vs 7.0/10) — matter, Thread, Zigbee and hub capability.
Which is better for Multiroom, the Sonos Era 300 or the Sonos Era 300?+
The Sonos Era 300 scores higher on Multiroom (9.5/10 vs 9.5/10) — how well it groups with other speakers around the house.
Is the Sonos Era 300 worth the price difference over the Sonos Era 300?+
They're priced the same ($479), so the decision comes down to which specific features and scores matter more to you rather than budget.
What's the warranty on the Sonos Era 300 vs the Sonos Era 300?+
The Sonos Era 300 ships with a 12-month warranty; the Sonos Era 300 ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
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Premium Option
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Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.