Now available for pre-order: Sonos Era 100 SL and Sonos Play
10.3.2026
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Sonos is expanding its speaker range with the Era 100 SL and the Play. The aim is to offer a suitable speaker for every purpose.
Two new wireless devices bring a breath of fresh air to the speaker portfolio from Sonos. The Sonos Era 100 SL is designed for living rooms, while the Sonos Play can be packed away for travelling. You can now order the speakers in two colours each. Delivery will take place from 31 March.
Sonos Era 100 SL: for your sound system at home
With the Era 100 SL, you can add to an existing Sonos sound system or build a new one. It is a stereo speaker with two angled tweeters and a midrange driver, which, according to Sonos, should provide powerful bass sounds
It is technically very similar to the already available Era 100, but does without the built-in microphone for voice control.
Thanks to its compact dimensions of around 18 × 13 × 12 centimetres (H × W × L), the Era 100 SL fits on a shelf or desk. With the help of separately available brackets, it can also be mounted on the wall or placed about 90 centimetres above the floor with feet.
The speaker is compatible with other Sonos speakers and some soundbars. For example, you can use it to create a surround system for your TV corner. Or you can set up several devices in different rooms and play them all from the same source in a multi-room setting.
In addition to control directly on the device and the in-house app, the speaker supports Spotify, Tidal and AirPlay2. Apple users can also benefit from Trueplay for iOS: This allows the Era 100 SL to be customised to the acoustics of your room.
You connect the speaker via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. With an input adapter, you can also use an AUX cable for a wired connection. According to the product description, setup should take just a few minutes. This requires a Wi-Fi connection and the Sonos app.
Sonos Play: music to go
With the Play, Sonos is targeting audiophiles who like to pack their stereo speaker in their rucksack and take it with them. The Sonos Play is very similar to the Move 2, which is also battery-powered. However, with an IP67 rating, it offers better protection against dust and water. At around 19 × 11 × 8 centimetres (H × W × L) and a weight of 1.3 kilograms, it is also significantly more compact.
According to the manufacturer, the Sonos Play has a battery life of up to 24 hours. You don't need a cable to charge it. The supplied charging station supplies it with fresh energy. However, you will need a separately available USB-C power adapter with at least 18 watts. When you're out and about, the Play can serve as an additional power bank for your mobile device.
The speaker plays Bluetooth sources and also supports Wi-Fi streaming in your home network. You can also integrate the device into your Sonos sound system. The connection option via AUX cable is rather unusual for a portable speaker. As with the Era 100 SL, you will need the Sonos input adapter for this.
With an existing Wi-Fi connection, the Play adapts its sound to your surroundings with the help of automatic Trueplay. Voice control is possible thanks to the integrated microphone. It can be operated either directly on the housing or with your mobile device.
Header image: Sonos Play
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