Sonos Era 300 vs Sonos Five comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonos site.

2026 verdict

The Sonos Era 300 wins this smart speaker comparison, taking the more affordable price, the higher owner rating, and the better connectivity, since it adds Bluetooth that the Wi-Fi-and-AirPlay-2-only Sonos Five lacks. Both are premium Sonos speakers with the same integrations (Google Home, Alexa, Apple Home, Home Assistant), Alexa and Sonos Voice Control, and a 1-year warranty, but they chase different kinds of sound. The Era 300 is built for Dolby Atmos spatial audio and home-theater surround, while the Five is a big, traditional hi-fi speaker with six amplifiers, a built-in 3.5mm line-in, and Ethernet, aimed at replacing a stereo system and connecting a turntable. Buy the Sonos Era 300 if you want immersive spatial audio, Bluetooth, and a lower price; choose the Sonos Five if a wired line-in for vinyl and a large, traditional soundstage matter more.

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Feature	Sonos Era 300	Sonos Five	Winner
Price	$479.00	$599.00	Sonos Era 300
Rating	4.6	4.4	Sonos Era 300
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Ethernet	Sonos Era 300
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 300

$479.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $479.00
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

Sonos

Sonos Five

$599.00

Buy on Amazon USA

- Price: $599.00 vs $479.00
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Sonos Era 300 or the Sonos Five?

The Sonos Era 300 wins overall on price, rating, and connectivity, adding Bluetooth the Five lacks. The Sonos Five remains the pick for a wired line-in and a large, traditional hi-fi soundstage rather than spatial audio.

What is the biggest difference between the Era 300 and the Sonos Five?

Sound approach. The Sonos Era 300 uses a spatial-audio driver array for Dolby Atmos and Sonos home-theater surround, while the Sonos Five is a traditional hi-fi speaker with six amplifiers and a 3.5mm line-in built to replace a stereo system.

Does either speaker have Bluetooth or a line-in?

The Sonos Era 300 has Bluetooth alongside AirPlay 2. The Sonos Five omits Bluetooth to preserve fidelity but adds a built-in 3.5mm line-in and Ethernet for a turntable and wired networking, which the Era 300 handles only through a separate adapter.

Who should buy the Sonos Era 300?

Listeners who want immersive Dolby Atmos spatial audio, Bluetooth and AirPlay 2, and a flagship speaker for a Sonos stereo or home-theater setup, at a lower price and with a higher owner rating than the Five.

Who should buy the Sonos Five?

Sound-quality seekers and vinyl fans who want a big, traditional hi-fi speaker with a built-in line-in and Ethernet, and who prefer a wide conventional soundstage over spatial audio. It is best as a stereo pair in a Sonos system.

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