Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) vs Anker - Boom 2 Plus
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 12 h | 20 h |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
| Output power | 140 W |
Between the Era 100 Portable (rumored) and Boom 2 Plus, the Era 100 Portable (rumored) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Boom 2 Plus wins on battery / low-end response. Overall, the Era 100 Portable (rumored) scores 68.7 and the Boom 2 Plus scores 81.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Boom 2 Plus is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.1 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.
The Era 100 Portable (rumored) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Boom 2 Plus if you care most about battery / low-end response. Its strongest claims are battery, low-end response, water resistance, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — 66.67% more. 20 h vs 12 h.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Boom 2 Plus is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) or Anker - Boom 2 Plus?
Anker - Boom 2 Plus leads the current Mars Score by 13.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare output power, battery, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) if…
Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Anker - Boom 2 Plus if…
Anker - Boom 2 Plus has the measurable edge on battery h, frequency low hz, ip rating.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Anker - Boom 2 Plus wins
- ▲Battery — 66.67% more. 20 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Low-end response — 10.00 Hz less. 45 vs 55.
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IP55).
- ▲Output power: 140 W vs W.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 140 Wlead | |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 45 Hzlead |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP55 | IP67lead |
| Weight | 950 glead | 2700 g |
Battery
| Spec | Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) | Anker - Boom 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 12 h | 20 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | truelead |