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Updated · ZDNet · Jun 26
Sonos Era 100 Drops $40 to $179 in Prime Day Sale
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 26

Sonos Era 100 Drops $40 to $179 in Prime Day Sale

3 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 26

Summary

  • $179 buys the Sonos Era 100 during Amazon Prime Day, an 18% discount from its usual $219 price through June 26.
  • The deal spotlights Sonos's entry-level Wi-Fi smart speaker, which pairs three Class-D amps, two tweeters and one midwoofer with AirPlay support and built-in voice control.
  • Sonos pitches privacy as a key differentiator: Sonos Voice Control processes commands on-device and the speaker includes a physical mic switch, though Alexa support gives up those protections.
  • The three-year-old model lacks spatial audio on its own, but it remains a lower-cost entry point into the Sonos ecosystem before the Prime Day offer expires.

Insights

Can Sonos's privacy-first approach win the smart home war against data-hungry giants like Amazon and Google?
With profits falling, is Sonos's deep discount a desperate move or a strategic play for market control?
Is a three-year-old smart speaker, even when discounted, a wise purchase in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape?