Between the Nest Audio and Era 300, the Nest Audio comes out ahead in output, while the Era 300 wins on dolby atmos. Overall, the Nest Audio scores 50.6 and the Era 300 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.
Pick the Era 300 if you care most about dolby atmos. Its strongest claims are dolby atmos.
Both ship with comparable 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 300 wins
- ▲Has Dolby Atmos.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Google - Nest Audio | Sonos - Era 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 75 Wlead | 0 W |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | truelead |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Google - Nest Audio | Sonos - Era 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa,Sonos Voice |
| Matter / Thread | true | true |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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