Speakers spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Sonos Era 100 vs Google Nest Audio
Sonos Era 100 vs Google Nest Audio lines up the March 2023 Sonos Era 100 with the October 2020 Google Nest Audio. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the speakers database.
Google Nest Audio leads Sonos Era 100 vs Google Nest Audio on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on launch price.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Sonos Era 100 | Google Nest Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Thread | No ThreadTie | No ThreadTie |
| Smart home radio | No smart home radioTie | No smart home radioTie |
| Launch price | $249 | $99Leads |
| Voice assistant | Sonos Voice Control; Alexa where offered | Google Assistant |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C line-in adapter | No line-in |
Who should buy which
Choose the Sonos Era 100 if you want a Wi-Fi speaker.
Choose the Google Nest Audio if you want a Google Assistant speaker. It leads on launch price.
Questions
Which is better, Sonos Era 100 or Google Nest Audio?
Google Nest Audio leads Sonos Era 100 vs Google Nest Audio on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on launch price.
Sonos Era 100 vs Google Nest Audio: which has the better Thread support?
Sonos Era 100 and Google Nest Audio tie on Thread support. Sonos Era 100: No Thread. Google Nest Audio: No Thread.
Sonos Era 100 vs Google Nest Audio: which has the better smart home radio?
Sonos Era 100 and Google Nest Audio tie on smart home radio. Sonos Era 100: No smart home radio. Google Nest Audio: No smart home radio.
What did Sonos Era 100 and Google Nest Audio cost?
Google Nest Audio leads on price. Sonos Era 100: $249. Google Nest Audio: $99.