Short answer: the Sonos Era 100, if you are buying new. The Marshall Woburn II ranks higher than it (#3 vs #15 of 20 powered desktop speakers, 4.0/5 vs 3.6/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Sonos Era 100 is still sold new at $219.
The Marshall Woburn II is the better-sounding choice. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Sonos Era 100 lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sonos Era 100 lacks.
The case for the Sonos Era 100: It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Marshall Woburn II cannot. It links with other speakers (Sonos multi-room, AirPlay 2), which the Marshall Woburn II cannot. 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 Sonos Era 100 new; the Marshall Woburn II is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Marshall Woburn II | Sonos Era 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $332.11 each Discontinued | $219.00 each |
| Ranked | #3 of 20 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #15 of 20 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~47Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AptX, SBC | SBC |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (line-in adapter sold separately) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | External AC adapter |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters | 2x angled tweeters, 1x mid-woofer |
| Weight | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) | 4.5 lbs (2.02 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes (Wi-Fi 6) |
| App | Yes | Yes (Sonos S2) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 12.1” x 7.9” (400 x 308 x 200 mm) | 7.2” x 4.7” x 5.1” (182.5 x 120 x 130.5 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble + Trueplay room correction) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (Sonos multi-room, AirPlay 2) |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (stereo pairing via Sonos app) |
| Voice Assistants | None | Amazon Alexa |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | - |
| Amplifier Power | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes (line-in adapter sold separately) |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Microphone | - | Yes (far-field, mic mute button) |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Streaming Services | - | Sonos app streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more), AirPlay 2 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Marshall Woburn II: $332.11 each Discontinued Amazon eBay
Newer model: the Marshall Woburn III, ranked higher, rated 4.1/5.
Pros: Marshall Woburn II uses 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters. Its 8.57 kg, aux input, up to 110dB and stereo playback make it a practical option for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of ~47Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its ~47Hz specification. Discontinued.
Full Marshall Woburn II review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 110W (Woofers: 2x50W, Tweeters: 2x15W) |
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | ~47Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | AptX, SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 12.1” x 7.9” (400 x 308 x 200 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 5.25” woofers, Integrated in woofers midrange, 2x 1” tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 30Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | Yes |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, HDMI, RCA, Aux |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB |
| Optical Input | No |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Voice Assistants | None |
| Weight | 18.9 lbs (8.57 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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Sonos Era 100: $219.00 each Amazon eBay
Larger model: the Sonos Era 300 (rated 4/5).
Pros: RTINGS lists room correction tools and bass/treble adjustments as its real strengths, and its balanced midrange suits a wide range of genres, with wider stereo separation than the mono Sonos One SL it replaced thanks to two angled tweeters plus a 25% larger mid-woofer than the original Sonos One. Alexa is built in with a far-field mic, and it ties into the wider Sonos S2 app ecosystem for multi-room audio.
Cons: 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. There’s no Google Assistant, the USB-C line-in needs a separately purchased adapter, and there’s no battery.
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| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| App | Yes (Sonos S2) |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field, mic mute button) |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 4.7” x 5.1” (182.5 x 120 x 130.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x angled tweeters, 1x mid-woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble + Trueplay room correction) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (line-in adapter sold separately) |
| Optical Input | No |
| Party Mode | Yes (Sonos multi-room, AirPlay 2) |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter |
| RCA Input | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Streaming Services | Sonos app streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more), AirPlay 2 |
| TRS Input | No |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Sonos app) |
| USB Input | Yes (line-in adapter sold separately) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.02 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 6) |
| XLR Input | No |
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