Sonos makes smart speakers that join into one multi-room system, and its prices are high. The question is whether you need that, or whether a portable Bluetooth speaker does the job for less.
We compared them on Amazon UK, using price, rating and number of reviews. We haven't tested them ourselves. This comparison is based on the Amazon listings and customer ratings, so check the latest price and details before you buy.
| Speaker | Approx. price | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonos Era 300 | £499 | 4.5 | 260+ |
| Sonos Era 100 | £179 | 4.5 | 700+ |
| Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) | £115 | 4.7 | 13,400+ |
| Marshall Emberton III | £149 | 4.7 | 1,500+ |
| JBL Charge 5 | £99 | 4.7 | 37,400+ |
Our take: Sonos is worth it if you want speakers around the house that play the same music and you are happy to buy more later. If you just want good sound that you can move around, the cheaper portable speakers here are rated higher. Prices change often, so check the live price.
1. Best value: JBL Charge 5
A 4.7 rating from more than 37,000 buyers at around £99. By far the most reviewed speaker on this page.
Check Price on Amazon2. Best small speaker: Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
A 4.7 rating from more than 13,000 buyers at around £115.
Check Price on Amazon3. Cheapest Sonos: Era 100
A 4.5 rating from more than 700 buyers at around £179. The Era 100 SL is a version without a voice assistant, with a 4.7 rating at a higher price.
Check Price on AmazonAlso consider: Sonos Introducing Sonos Era 100 SL — £297 (4.7★, 385 reviews)
4. Top Sonos: Era 300
A 4.5 rating from more than 260 buyers at around £499. The most expensive speaker here, and it costs about the same as five JBL Charge 5s.
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