Between the Era 300 and Move (1st gen), the Era 300 comes out ahead in dolby atmos and matter / thread, while the Move (1st gen) wins on output. Overall, the Era 300 scores 35 and the Move (1st gen) scores 47.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Move (1st gen) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Era 300 if you care most about dolby atmos and matter / thread. The biggest gaps in its favor are dolby atmos, matter / thread.
Pick the Move (1st gen) if you care most about output. Its strongest claims are output.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Move (1st gen) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sonos - Era 300 wins
- ▲Has Dolby Atmos.
- ▲Has Matter / Thread.
Why Sonos - Move (1st gen) wins
- ▲Output: 60 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Sonos - Era 300 | Sonos - Move (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 0 W | 60 Wlead |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | truelead | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Sonos - Era 300 | Sonos - Move (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Alexa,Sonos Voice | Alexa |
| Matter / Thread | truelead | false |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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