Last recorded priceMay 29, 2026$119.99
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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
Between these two smart speakers, more homes are better served by the Sonos Era 100, which works with Apple Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant as well as Google Home.
It takes voice commands through Alexa or Sonos Voice Control and joins Sonos multi-room systems. The Google Nest Audio is the cheaper, lighter speaker, 1.2 kg against 2 kg, and the one to pick for Google Assistant, which the Sonos Era 100 does not have. It is also a Matter bridge and offers glass-break and smoke alarm listening with a subscription, but it works with Google Home only, with partial Home Assistant support. Both join 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, have a mic switch and carry a 1-year warranty, and neither has a built-in line-in. Pick the Sonos Era 100 for platform freedom, and the Google Nest Audio for a Google Assistant household.
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| Feature | Google Nest Audio | Sonos Era 100 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet | Sonos Era 100 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Sonos Era 100 |
| Hub | Matter Bridge | None | Google Nest Audio |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | Sonos Era 100 |
| Alerts | Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm | None | Google Nest Audio |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 | Tie |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
What the differences mean
Voice assistant
The Google Nest Audio runs Google Assistant; the Sonos Era 100 runs Alexa and Sonos Voice Control. If Google Assistant is the one your household talks to, only the Nest Audio has it.
Platforms
The Sonos Era 100 works with Google Home, Apple Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Google Nest Audio works with Google Home, with partial Home Assistant support.
Smart home extras
The Google Nest Audio is a Matter bridge and can listen for glass breaking and smoke alarms with a subscription. The Sonos Era 100 has neither.
Multi-room system
The Sonos Era 100 joins Sonos multi-room, stereo pairs and home-theater surround. The Google Nest Audio groups with other Google speakers.
Which one to buy if
- your home uses Apple Home or Alexa
The Sonos Era 100 supports both, and Google Home too.
- your household talks to Google Assistant
Only the Google Nest Audio has Google Assistant built in.
- you are building a Sonos system with a soundbar
The Sonos Era 100 serves as a surround or stereo pair in it.
- you want the lower priced speaker
The Google Nest Audio costs less and still fills a room.
- + Hub: Matter Bridge
- + Alerts: Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
- - Integrations: Google Home, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
Winner
$219.00
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- + Voice Assistant: Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control
- - Hub: None vs Matter Bridge
- - Alerts: None vs Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm
What owners say
Owners of both speakers praise room-filling sound, quick setup and easy grouping for multi-room or stereo pairs, and both groups value the physical mic switch. Google Nest Audio owners single out deeper bass than Google's smaller speakers and the painless Google Home app, and they complain about occasional Bluetooth drops and voice requests that go astray on non-default music services. Sonos Era 100 owners talk about wider stereo, clean vocals and Trueplay tuning, and using it as a surround with a Sonos soundbar, while their gripes are the cost of a stereo pair, no Google Assistant, adapters for line-in and Ethernet and the Sonos app's mixed reputation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Google Nest Audio vs Sonos Era 100: which is better?
The Sonos Era 100 for most homes, since it works with every major platform and with Sonos multi-room audio. The Google Nest Audio is the cheaper choice for Google Assistant users.
What is the biggest difference between the Google Nest Audio and the Sonos Era 100?
The ecosystem. The Google Nest Audio is a Google Assistant speaker for Google Home, while the Sonos Era 100 runs Alexa or Sonos Voice Control and works with Apple Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and Google Home.
Does the Sonos Era 100 have Google Assistant?
No. The Sonos Era 100 offers Alexa and Sonos Voice Control. The Google Nest Audio is the one with Google Assistant.
Does either speaker have a line-in?
Not built in. The Google Nest Audio has no line-in, and the Sonos Era 100 needs the Sonos Line-In Adapter.
Who should buy the Google Nest Audio?
Google Home and Google Assistant households that want an affordable, room-filling speaker for everyday listening.
Who should buy the Sonos Era 100?
Sonos owners and homes that mix Apple, Alexa and Google devices, and anyone who wants a compact speaker to grow into a multi-room system.
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