Short answer: the Edifier D12. It ranks #7 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $179.99; the Sonos Era 100 ranks #16, rated 3.6/5, and costs $217.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Edifier D12 is the better plain stereo speaker. Two 4-inch woofers and two silk dome tweeters on 70W play in real stereo from one cabinet, reaching about 57Hz before falling 10dB, with Bluetooth, RCA and aux inputs and bass and treble controls. It has no Wi-Fi or app.
The Era 100 is the smart, networked choice. Trueplay room correction adjusts it to the room, and it works with AirPlay 2, Alexa and Sonos multi-room, with two angled tweeters for some width. RTINGS found it short on low bass and not loud enough for big rooms, and its line-in needs a separate USB-C adapter.
Buy the Edifier D12. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Sonos Era 100 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Era 100 | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.99 each | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #16 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #7 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (Sonos multi-room, AirPlay 2) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.02 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 6) | No |
| App | Yes (Sonos S2) | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field, mic mute button) | - |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble + Trueplay room correction) | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Sonos app) | No |
| Drivers | 2x angled tweeters, 1x mid-woofer | 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (line-in adapter sold separately) | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes (line-in adapter sold separately) | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 4.7” x 5.1” (182.5 x 120 x 130.5 mm) | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | - |
| Streaming Services | Sonos app streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more), AirPlay 2 | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Outputs | - | Subwoofer line out |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Frequency Response | - | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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