Short answer: the Sonos Era 100. Both are rated 3.6/5 for sound quality (#16 and #18 of 29 powered desktop speakers), and the Sonos Era 100 costs $217.99 against $229.95 for the JBL Cove M1, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
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. The tradeoff: 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.
Why pick the JBL Cove M1: A compact Wi-Fi home speaker that RTINGS found sounds much like the Sonos Era 100, with enough bass rumble to keep music full-bodied and enough output to fill a small room without compressing the bass. The tradeoff: Voices can sound muffled from behind it, and Alexa is the only voice assistant.
Buy the Sonos Era 100. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $11.96 less than the JBL Cove M1.
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A compact Wi-Fi smart speaker with stereo from two angled tweeters, Trueplay room tuning, Alexa and Sonos multiroom.
A compact Wi-Fi home speaker that RTINGS found sounds much like the Sonos Era 100, with enough bass rumble to keep music full-bodied and enough output to fill a small room without compressing the bass.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Era 100 | JBL Cove M1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.99 each | $229.95 each |
| Ranked | #16 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #18 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | - |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Sonos multi-room, AirPlay 2) | - |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | AC mains |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.02 kg) | 3.6 lbs (1.65 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 6) | Yes |
| App | Yes (Sonos S2) | Yes (JBL One) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field, mic mute button) | - |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble + Trueplay room correction) | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Sonos app) | - |
| Drivers | 2x angled tweeters, 1x mid-woofer | 1x 4” woofer, 3x 0.75” tweeters |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (line-in adapter sold separately) | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-A (MP3 playback, US version) |
| 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 | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 7.2” x 4.7” x 5.1” (182.5 x 120 x 130.5 mm) | 7.2”H x 4.9”W x 4.9”D (183 x 124 x 124 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | - |
| Streaming Services | Sonos app streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more), AirPlay 2 | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 110W RMS |
| Frequency Response | - | 55Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, manufacturer specified) |
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