Description:
General Description
The Sonos Era 100 Black is a compact smart speaker designed to fill bedrooms, kitchens, offices, small living rooms, and everyday spaces with detailed stereo sound and precise bass. Its matte black cabinet with a black grille maintains a discreet and modern look, while its two angled tweeters generate true left and right channel separation from a single unit.
The acoustic platform uses three Class-D digital amplifiers, two angled tweeters, and one dedicated midwoofer. Playback is controlled via the Sonos app, touch controls, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, or compatible voice services. Trueplay analyzes the acoustics of the room and adjusts the EQ; it offers quick tuning using the speaker's microphones for iOS and Android, as well as advanced tuning with a compatible iOS device.
The Era 100 incorporates dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and a multi-function USB-C port. With optional Sonos adapters, this port allows you to connect a 3.5 mm analog source—such as a turntable with a pre-amp, a CD player, or a projector—or add a wired Ethernet connection for setups with unstable Wi-Fi. It is possible to create a stereo pair with a second Era 100 or use two units as wireless rear channels in a compatible Sonos home theater system.
Technical Specifications
| PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sonos |
| Model | Era 100 |
| Type | Compact active stereo smart speaker |
| Color | Black with black grille |
| Finish | Matte |
| Recommended use | Indoor; on a table, bookshelf, desk, floor stand, or optional wall mount |
| ACOUSTIC ARCHITECTURE | |
| Amplifiers | 3 Class-D digital amplifiers, tuned to the speaker's acoustic architecture |
| Tweeters | 2 angled tweeters for crisp high frequencies and left/right stereo separation |
| Midwoofer | 1 midwoofer for vocals, mid-range frequencies, and deep bass |
| Configuration | Stereo from a single cabinet |
| Adjustable EQ | Bass, treble, and loudness via the Sonos app |
| Trueplay | Yes; advanced tuning with iOS and quick tuning with iOS or Android. The microphone switch must be on for Quick Tuning |
| Stereo pair | Yes; with a second Sonos Era 100 of the same model |
| Wireless surround | Yes; two Era 100s can be used as rear channels with compatible Sonos products |
| CONNECTIVITY AND PLAYBACK | |
| Wi-Fi | Compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax dual-band routers, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 for streaming from compatible devices |
| AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 with compatible Apple devices |
| Multiroom platform | Sonos; grouping and control from the Sonos app |
| USB-C port | 1 USB-C port; does not provide power to the speaker or charge devices |
| Line-in | Available via optional Sonos Line-In Adapter and 3.5 mm auxiliary cable |
| Line-in usage | For turntables with a built-in pre-amp, CD player, projector, or other analog source; not intended for TV |
| Wired Ethernet | Available via optional Sonos Combo Adapter and Ethernet cable |
| CPU | Quad Core 1.4 GHz A-55 |
| CONTROLS AND SMART FEATURES | |
| Touch controls | Volume slider or +/- buttons, Play/Pause, next track, previous track, and grouping |
| Bluetooth button | Rear button to pair, reconnect, or turn Bluetooth on/off |
| Microphones | Far-field microphone array |
| Microphone processing | Beamforming and multi-channel echo cancellation |
| Universal microphone switch | Yes; physical rear switch to disable all microphones and the features that rely on them |
| Voice services button | Yes; allows enabling/disabling voice without affecting microphones needed for Trueplay |
| Voice control | Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa, subject to regional and language availability |
| Siri | Control from compatible Apple devices via AirPlay 2 and Apple Home |
| LED indicators | Indicate connection, microphone status, mute, and operational warnings |
| POWER AND ENVIRONMENT | |
| Power | Universal switched input 100 - 240 V~; 50 - 60 Hz; 1 A |
| Power cable | Included, 2 m / 6 ft |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -20 °C to 70 °C (-4 °F to 158 °F) |
| Environmental resistance | Designed to withstand high humidity, for example in a bathroom while a shower is running |
| Water protection | Not waterproof or water-resistant; do not use outdoors if exposed to the elements or near direct splashes |
| DIMENSIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY | |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 182.5 x 120 x 130.5 mm (7.18 x 4.72 x 5.13 inches) |
| Weight | 2.2 kg (4.85 lb) |
| Recycled content | 17% total recycled content, according to the SCS Recycled Content Standard V7-0 indicated by Sonos |
| Packaging | 100% recyclable and made with FSC-certified paper, per Sonos |
| ACCESSORIES AND INCLUDED CONTENT | |
| Box contents | Sonos Era 100 Black, 2 m power cable, quick start guide, and legal/warranty information |
| Optional accessories | Sonos Era 100 Wall Mount, Sonos Era 100 Stand, Sonos Line-In Adapter, and Sonos Combo Adapter |
| Not included | Line-in adapter, Combo adapter, auxiliary cable, and Ethernet cable |
Ideal For
The Sonos Era 100 Black is ideal for those seeking a compact and versatile smart speaker for a bedroom, kitchen, office, desk, small living room, or ventilated bathroom. It is recommended for users who want stereo music from a single speaker, Wi-Fi control, direct Bluetooth from their phone, AirPlay 2, streaming services, and control via the Sonos app. It is also suitable for building a stereo pair, adding rear channels to a Sonos home theater, or connecting a turntable with a pre-amp using the optional line-in adapter.