Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos Five

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonos site.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Sonos Era 100 is the better overall pick. It builds its lead on price and connectivity, then backs it up with a stronger showing on its broader overall balance. You should still consider Sonos Five if its specific feature mix matters more than raw overall balance. That is enough to make Sonos Era 100 the better pick for most buyers.

Winner

Sonos

Sonos Era 100

$219.00

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Sonos

Sonos Five

$575.00

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Feature	Sonos Era 100	Sonos Five	Winner
Price	$219.00	$575.00	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	4.3	4.3	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, 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

$575.00

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- Price: $575.00 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 (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Sonos Era 100 or Sonos Five?: Sonos Era 100 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price and connectivity.
What is the biggest difference between Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Five?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonos Era 100 lists $219.00, while Sonos Five lists $575.00.
Which one looks better on price?: Sonos Era 100 is listed at $219.00, while Sonos Five is listed at $575.00. Sonos Era 100 (better spec).
Who should buy Sonos Era 100?: Choose Sonos Era 100 if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than the competing advantages.
Who should buy Sonos Five?: Choose Sonos Five if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.