Bose Smart Speaker 500 vs Sonos Era 300
Verdict: Sonos Era 300 wins with Dolby Atmos spatial audio from six drivers (per Sonos specs) and Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth 5.3 versus Bose's 2018 stereo and 8-mic array (per Bose facts). Bose Smart Speaker 500 trails due to discontinuation and lack of Atmos. Sonos Era 300 beats Bose on performance by 4 points and longevity by 4 points.
Bose Smart Speaker 500 lists at $399 while Sonos Era 300 lists at $449 — Bose Smart Speaker 500 undercuts Sonos Era 300 by $50 (13%).
Winner: Sonos Era 300
Bose Smart Speaker 500: 5.5/10
Sonos Era 300: 8.5/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Bose Smart Speaker 500 | Sonos Era 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| release_date | 2018-10 | 2023-03-28 |
| drivers | Wall-to-wall stereo from single speaker | 6 drivers (4 tweeters, 2 woofers) with 6 class-D amps |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay 2 |
| audio_features | Alexa, Google Assistant, 8-microphone array | Dolby Atmos, spatial audio, Quad Core 4xA55 1.9GHz |
Bose Smart Speaker 500
What works
- Built-in Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control
- 8-microphone array for reliable voice pickup
- Compact design with stereo sound from one unit
What doesn't
- Discontinued with no software updates since 2018
- Lacks spatial audio or Dolby Atmos support
Sonos Era 300
What works
- Dolby Atmos spatial audio with six dedicated drivers
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 for modern streaming
- AirPlay 2 support alongside Sonos ecosystem
What doesn't
- Higher price than older Bose model
- Requires Sonos app for full setup
Bottom line
Our pick: Sonos Era 300.
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