The Sonos Play and mic-less Era 100 SL are now available
After a couple of quiet years, Sonos is back with two new consumer speakers: the portable Sonos Play and the more affordable Era 100 SL. They retail for $299 and $189, respectively, and both are now widely available following their announcement earlier this month. With its utility loop and water-res...
By Sheena VasaniMarch 31, 2026148 views
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The Sonos Play can rest on its charging base while at home. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge
After a couple of quiet years, Sonos is back with two new consumer speakers: the portable Sonos Play and the more affordable Era 100 SL. They retail for $299 and $189, respectively, and both are now widely available following their announcement earlier this month.
With its utility loop and water-resistant design, the brand-new Sonos Play is designed for either at-home use or on-the-go activities. It also introduces Bluetooth grouping, letting you pair it with other Play or Move 2 speakers without relying on Wi-Fi while out and about. The Era 100 SL, meanwhile, is a simpler take on the existing Era 100 that drops the mic, bringing the price …
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