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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Pictures
    2. Style
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Controls
    6. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Frequency Response Accuracy
    2. Raw Frequency Response
    3. Soundstage
    4. Dynamics
  6. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. Voice Assistant
    3. App
  7. Connectivity
    1. Wired
    2. Bluetooth
    3. Wi-Fi
  8. Comments

Sonos Era 300 vs JBL Authentics 500

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sonos Era 300
JBL Authentics 500

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Sonos Era 300 Picture
JBL Authentics 500 Picture
  1. Recommended in 5 articles:
  2. Home
  3. Alexa
  4. Brands
  5. Smart
  6. Sonos
  1. Recommended in 5 articles:
  2. Bluetooth
  3. Home
  4. Alexa
  5. JBL
  6. Smart

Variants

  • Era 300 (Black)
  • Era 300 (White)
  • Authentics 500 (Black)

Our Verdict

Sonos Era 300

JBL Authentics 500

The Sonos Era 300 and the JBL Authentics 500 are both premium home speakers with built-in voice assistant support. Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The JBL has better dynamics, whereas the Sonos has a better soundstage performance. Some listeners may prefer the JBL's retro design. If you already own Sonos products, you can integrate them with the Sonos Era, which is nice.

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