Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Five comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonos site.

2026 verdict

The Sonos Era 100 wins this smart speaker comparison as the more affordable option and the better-connected one, since it adds Bluetooth alongside AirPlay 2 while the larger Sonos Five streams only over Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2. Both are Sonos ecosystem speakers with the same integrations (Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, Home Assistant), Alexa and Sonos Voice Control, and a 1-year warranty, so they are closer than their size difference suggests. The Five's counterargument is pure sound: it is a much larger hi-fi speaker with six amplifiers, a built-in 3.5mm line-in, and Ethernet, built to replace a stereo system, where the Era 100 is a compact everyday speaker. Choose the Sonos Era 100 if you want premium Sonos sound with Bluetooth in a small space for less; go with the Sonos Five if room-filling, near-stereo-system audio and a line-in for vinyl are the goal.

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Feature	Sonos Era 100	Sonos Five	Winner
Price	$219.00	$594.99	Sonos Era 100
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet	Sonos Era 100
Rating	4.4	4.4	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie
Voice Assistant	Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control	Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control	Tie

Winner

Sonos

Sonos Era 100

$219.00

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+ Price: $219.00
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

Sonos

Sonos Five

$594.99

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- Price: $594.99 vs $219.00
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Sonos Era 100 or the Sonos Five?

The Sonos Era 100 wins overall on price and connectivity, adding Bluetooth the Five lacks. The Sonos Five is the bigger, more powerful hi-fi speaker, so it is the pick only if room-filling sound and a line-in outweigh the higher cost.

What is the biggest difference between the Era 100 and the Sonos Five?

Size and sound scale. The Sonos Five is a large audio-first speaker (six amplifiers, three woofers, three tweeters) with a line-in and Ethernet, meant to replace a stereo system, while the Sonos Era 100 is a compact speaker for everyday rooms that also adds Bluetooth.

Does either speaker have Bluetooth?

Only the Sonos Era 100 has Bluetooth, alongside AirPlay 2. The Sonos Five deliberately omits Bluetooth to preserve fidelity, streaming over Wi-Fi and AirPlay 2, but it adds a 3.5mm line-in and Ethernet the Era 100 does not have built in.

Who should buy the Sonos Era 100?

Buyers who want premium compact Sonos sound with Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 at a lower price, plus full multi-room grouping. It is an ideal entry into the Sonos ecosystem, especially as a stereo pair.

Who should buy the Sonos Five?

Sound-quality seekers and vinyl fans who want big, balanced, room-filling audio with a line-in and Ethernet, and who do not mind the lack of Bluetooth. It is best as a stereo pair inside a Sonos system.

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