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Best Smart Speaker

Sonos Era 100

The Era 100 is the smart speaker that audiophiles and casual listeners agree on. Stereo sound, Alexa built-in, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth in a compact package make it the most versatile home speaker at its price.

$197-$219
Pros
  • True stereo sound playback — a major upgrade over the Sonos One
  • Works with Alexa, AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth simultaneously
  • Compact design fits any room without dominating it
  • Wide streaming service support including Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal
  • Expandable into a full Sonos multi-room system
Cons
  • No Google Assistant or Google Cast support
  • $219 is pricier than Amazon Echo alternatives
  • Sonos app has had reliability issues in recent years
Why we recommend it

The Era 100 is CNET's top overall speaker pick and the one Sonos model that earns universal praise — it sounds better than any Amazon Echo and integrates with more services than any Apple HomePod.

What the community says

Sonos, so can you, if you have more budget, slowly but surely complete the setup (5.1) over time.

r/SoundTripPh · read thread →
What the experts said

With great sound, a compact size and the Alexa voice assistant built-in, the Sonos Era 100 packs a lot of punch, making it the best smart speaker for the money.

CNET · read full review →

The Dolby Atmos-compatible Era 300 delivers room-filling spatial audio on its own, or it can be easily integrated with other Sonos speakers for a truly theater-like experience.

PCMag · read full review →

The more affordable Era speaker improves upon the Sonos One by nearly every measure and will likely find the same success and popularity among Sonos customers.

The Verge · read full review →