Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker vs. Sonos Era 100: I compared both models, and here's the winner

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Sonos has cemented itself as the king of multi-room audio, but more and more companies are joining in on the trend, some offering features that Sonos doesn't.

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Bose recently joined in on the fun, unveiling its Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, which operates in a way that's familiar to Sonos's smart speakers. Both companies offer separately sold smart speakers that can stand on their own around the house, group together for left/right audio, or pair with a compatible soundbar to perform as rear speakers.

Yet, aside from a hard-to-miss $130 price difference, there are other differences to consider regarding ecosystem integration, smart features, and voice assistants. Let's break them down.

Specifications

Bose Lifestyle Ultra SpeakerSonos Era 100ConnectivityApple AirPlay; Google Cast; Spotify ConnectApple AirPlay; Spotify ConnectWired options3.5mm...

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