Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) vs Logitech - BOOM 4
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) | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 12 h | 20 h |
| Low-end response | 55 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Water resistance | IP55 | IP67 |
Between the Era 100 Portable (rumored) and BOOM 4, the Era 100 Portable (rumored) comes out ahead in low-end response, while the BOOM 4 wins on battery / water resistance. Overall, the Era 100 Portable (rumored) scores 68.7 and the BOOM 4 scores 66.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68.7 vs 66.9). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Era 100 Portable (rumored) if you care most about low-end response. The biggest gaps in its favor are low-end response. The single most decisive one: Low-end response — 35.00 Hz less. 55 vs 90.
Pick the BOOM 4 if you care most about battery / water resistance. Its strongest claims are battery, water resistance. The single most decisive one: Battery — 66.67% more. 20 h vs 12 h.
Both ship with comparable output power, stereo pairing, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) or Logitech - BOOM 4?
Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) leads the current Mars Score by 1.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare battery, water resistance against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) if…
Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) has the measurable edge on frequency low hz.
Choose Logitech - BOOM 4 if…
Logitech - BOOM 4 has the measurable edge on battery h, 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
- ▲Low-end response — 35.00 Hz less. 55 vs 90.
Why Logitech - BOOM 4 wins
- ▲Battery — 66.67% more. 20 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IP55).
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | ||
| Low-end response | 55 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP55 | IP67lead |
| Weight | 950 g | 646 glead |
Battery
| Spec | Sonos - Era 100 Portable (rumored) | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 12 h | 20 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |