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The Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Ray are designed for different listening experiences, even though both belong to the Sonos ecosystem. The Era 100 is a compact Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker focused on music lovers who want room-filling audio, stereo separation, and flexible placement around the home. The Sonos Ray, on the other hand, is a dedicated soundbar built to improve TV audio with a wider soundstage and clearer dialogue. If your primary use is music streaming, the Era 100 offers more connectivity and smart audio features, while the Ray is better suited for users looking to upgrade their home entertainment setup.
Verdict
The Sonos Era 100 is the stronger all-around choice for most users thanks to Bluetooth support, Trueplay tuning, stereo-focused audio architecture, and versatile placement options. It is ideal for music streaming and multi-room listening. The Sonos Ray makes more sense for users who mainly watch movies, shows, and sports, as its soundbar design is optimized for TV audio. For overall flexibility and everyday use, the Era 100 takes the win.
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | 29999.00 |
39999.00 |
| Brand | Sonos |
Sonos |
| Model No | Era 100 |
Ray |
| Wired / Wireless | Wifi Speaker |
Wifi Speaker |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
Dynamic |
| Driver Diameter | 2 X 25.4 mm Tweeter, 304.8 mm One Mid-Woofers, Three Class-D Digital Amplifiers |
2 X 25.4 mm Tweeter, All Four Class-D Digital Amplifiers |
| Impedance | NA |
NA |
| Sensitivity | NA |
NA |
| Frequency Response | NA |
NA |
| Maximum Power Input | AC 100-240V 50 / 60 Hz |
AC100-240V 50/60Hz |
| Maximum Power Output | 10 W ( RMS ) |
42 W ( RMS ) |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 45dB |
NA |
| Noise Cancelling | ‎Active |
NA |
| Aux Connectivity | Yes |
Yes |
| Weight | 2.02 Kg |
1.9 Kg |
| Dimensions | Speaker : 182.5 mm X 130.5 mm X 120 mm |
Soundbar : 557 mm X 93 mm X 70 mm |
| Available Colors | Black, White |
Black, White |
| Accessories | Sonos Era 100 Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Speaker Power Cable Warranty Card Quick Setup Guide |
Sonos Ray WI-FI Sound Bar Speaker Power Cable Optical Cable Warranty Card Quick Setup Guide |
| Other Features | Go from unboxing to unbelievable sound in just a few minutes. Simply plug in the power cable, connect your phone or tablet to WiFi, and open the Sonos app. Place this speaker anywhere and everywhere you want to listen. The compact design fits beautifully on your bookshelf, kitchen counter, desk, or nightstand. Powered by a 47% faster processor, the next-gen dual-tweeter acoustic architecture produces detailed stereo separation while a 25% larger midwoofer deepens the bass. With a tap in the Sonos app, Trueplay tuning technology analyses the unique acoustics of your space and optimises the speaker’s EQ. So all your content sounds just the way it should. Stream from all your favorite services over WiFi. Pair a Bluetooth device with the press of a button. Connect a turntable or other audio source using an auxiliary cable and the Sonos Line-In Adapter. |
Zero-stress setup with only two cables and help from the Sonos app. Dynamic sound that enhances the drama and creates a surprisingly wide soundstage. Experience clearer, more powerful sound than ever before possible by a small standalone soundbar. Stream all your content from your favorite services over WiFi using the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and more. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Top Differences
- Sound Output: 10W vs 42W
- Channels: 10 vs 42
- Bluetooth: yes vs no
- Bluetooth Version: ( 5.3 ) vs NA