Between the Nest Audio and Era 100, the Nest Audio comes out ahead in output, while the Era 100 wins on several specs. Overall, the Nest Audio scores 50.6 and the Era 100 scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Nest Audio is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.6 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 Nest Audio if you care most about output. The biggest gaps in its favor are output.
The Era 100 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, matter / thread, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Nest Audio is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Nest Audio wins
- ▲Output: 75 W vs 0 W.
Why Sonos - Era 100 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Google - Nest Audio | Sonos - Era 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 75 Wlead | 0 W |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Google - Nest Audio | Sonos - Era 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa,Sonos Voice |
| Matter / Thread | true | true |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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