Short answer: the Sonos Era 100. It ranks #16 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $217.99; the Klipsch The Three Plus ranks #25, rated 3.4/5, and costs $274.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Sonos Era 100 does well: A compact Wi-Fi smart speaker with stereo from two angled tweeters, Trueplay room tuning, Alexa and Sonos multiroom. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Klipsch The Three Plus 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.
The case for the Klipsch The Three Plus: A retro tabletop speaker with a built in phono input for a turntable, plenty of volume and optical and USB-C inputs. Watch for: The tuning leans heavily on bass: TechRadar called it on the warm side of neutral with the treble only just holding its own, and HomeTheaterHifi found the treble turned sharp and piercing at higher volumes.
Buy the Sonos Era 100. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Klipsch The Three Plus and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Era 100 | Klipsch The Three Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.99 each | $274.99 each |
| Ranked | #16 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #25 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | No (RCA line input) |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (Sonos multi-room, AirPlay 2) | - |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 4.5 lbs (2.02 kg) | 10.6 lbs (4.8 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (Wi-Fi 6) | No |
| App | Yes (Sonos S2) | Yes (Klipsch Connect) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field, mic mute button) | No |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble + Trueplay room correction) | Yes |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Sonos app) | - |
| Drivers | 2x angled tweeters, 1x mid-woofer | 2x 2.25” full-range drivers, 5.25” long-throw woofer, 2x 5.25” passive radiators |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C (line-in adapter sold separately) | Bluetooth, Optical, Phono/RCA, USB-C |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes (24-bit/96kHz) |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes (line-in adapter sold separately) | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | 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”H x 14”W x 8.4”D (178 x 356 x 213 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | None |
| Streaming Services | Sonos app streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more), AirPlay 2 | - |
| Amplifier Power | - | 120W total |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 106dB |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Sonos Era 100: reviews by RTINGS.
- Klipsch The Three Plus: reviews by TechRadar, Trusted and HomeTheaterHifi.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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