Between the Link Music and Era 100, the Link Music comes out ahead in output, while the Era 100 wins on matter / thread. Overall, the Link Music scores 39.4 and the Era 100 scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Link Music edges ahead on the Mars Score (39.4 vs 35), but the 4.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Link Music if you care most about output. The biggest gaps in its favor are output.
Pick the Era 100 if you care most about matter / thread. Its strongest claims are matter / thread.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why JBL - Link Music wins
- ▲Output: 20 W vs 0 W.
Why Sonos - Era 100 wins
- ▲Has Matter / Thread.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | JBL - Link Music | Sonos - Era 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 20 Wlead | 0 W |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | JBL - Link Music | Sonos - Era 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa,Sonos Voice |
| Matter / Thread | false | truelead |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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