Sonos Era 300 wins — Sonos Era 300 wins for immersive listening with Dolby Atmos support and better multi-room performance as measured by RTI…
Scores: Sonos Era 300 8.5/10 · Bose Home Speaker 500 7/10
Sonos Era 300 wins for immersive listening with Dolby Atmos support and better multi-room performance as measured by RTINGS and Sound & Vision. Bose Home Speaker 500 counters with dual voice assistants and lower cost per CNET and Consumer Reports. The Era 300 leads in 4 of 6 score categories with a 1.5-point edge in performance and features.
| Sonos Era 300 | Bose Home Speaker 500 | |
|---|---|---|
| audio | Stereo with upward-firing drivers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo with two 2.25-inch drivers |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 |
| voice | Alexa, Sonos Voice Control | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| dimensions | 6.3 x 10.6 x 7.3 inches | 8 x 6.3 x 4.1 inches |
Our pick: Sonos Era 300. It edges out the alternative on true spatial audio with height channels for immersive listening. That said, Bose Home Speaker 500 still wins on clear, balanced sound with strong bass for size — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.