These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The B&O Beosound Level ranks #89 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $2,250; the Sonos Era 100 ranks #16 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $217.99.
The B&O Beosound Level is the battery-powered, tougher option. A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules. Its battery is rated for 16 hours, while the Sonos Era 100 needs an outlet. It is rated IP54, while the Sonos Era 100 has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Era 100 lacks. Watch for: Not very deep bass, peaks in midrange.
The case for the Sonos Era 100: A compact Wi-Fi smart speaker with stereo from two angled tweeters, Trueplay room tuning, Alexa and Sonos multiroom. It links with other speakers (Sonos multi-room, AirPlay 2), which the B&O Beosound Level cannot. It has an adjustable EQ, which the B&O Beosound Level lacks. The catch: RTINGS’ own two listed cons are not loud enough for larger rooms and very little low-bass thump, so genres like EDM and hip-hop lack rumble even with the tone adjustments.
Buy the B&O Beosound Level at $2,250 for a large speaker, or the Sonos Era 100 at $217.99 for a powered desktop speaker instead.
Looking for alternatives? See the complete Portable Bluetooth rankings and Powered Home rankings.
A sculptural luxury speaker that works on battery or mains, mounts on a wall, and streams over Wi-Fi with upgradeable modules.
A compact Wi-Fi smart speaker with stereo from two angled tweeters, Trueplay room tuning, Alexa and Sonos multiroom.
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Specifications Side By Side
| B&O Beosound Level | Sonos Era 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,250.00 | $217.99 each |
| Ranked | #89 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #16 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~60Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 16 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 4.5 lbs (2.02 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi 6) |
| App | No | Yes (Sonos S2) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (far-field, mic mute button) |
| Voice Assistants | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble + Trueplay room correction) |
| IP Rating | IP54 | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Sonos multi-room, AirPlay 2) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | External AC adapter |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (stereo pairing via Sonos app) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Drivers | 2x 102mm woofers, 1x 51mm fullrange, 2x 20mm tweeters | 2x angled tweeters, 1x mid-woofer |
| Dimensions | 13.7” x 9.1” x 2.2” (348 x 230 x 56 mm) | 7.2” x 4.7” x 5.1” (182.5 x 120 x 130.5 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 23kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 105W | - |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Inputs | - | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (line-in adapter sold separately) |
| XLR Input | - | No |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | Yes (line-in adapter sold separately) |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Streaming Services | - | Sonos app streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more), AirPlay 2 |
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