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Series

Echo Dot1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Amazon sells the product as part of the Echo Dot line, with Echo Dot Max and Echo Dot with clock as separate models.

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

C2N6L43Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TR7RlV0WehGNoLYxKMRead 20 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance Information for the Echo Dot (5th Generation): model number C2N6L4. The with-clock model is C4E8S3 and is not this product.4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TR7RlV0WehGNoLYxKMRead 20 October 2026UK version of the compliance page: radio equipment type C2N6L4. It lists Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy at 2402 to 2480 MHz and states no Bluetooth version.

E30G1US1BLK, E30G1US1, S411Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Store page data: SKU E30G1US1BLK Black and E30G1US1 White. S41 is the regulatory model number in the Sonos EU declaration of conformity.5Regulatory filingsonos.com/pdfs/conformity/era-300-it.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU declaration of conformity dated 7 March 2023: product ERA 300, model number S41.

GTIN / EAN

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840136805595, 8401368055881Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026GTIN-13 in the store page data: 840136805595 for E30G1US1BLK Black and 840136805588 for E30G1US1 White.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 September 20229Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026BusinessWire dateline 28 September 2022 at Amazon's devices event. The page header shows 27 September.

7 March 20234Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-300-6880781Read 15 October 2026Sonos staff post of March 7, 2023: Era 300 pre-order today, global availability from March 28, 2023.

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Amazon US lists the Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022 release) for sale with a buy box and over 200,000 ratings.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Offered for sale on the maker store in October 2026 with an Add to cart button.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Amazon Echo Dot Max17Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026SoundGuys review of the Echo Dot Max calls the Echo Dot (5th-gen) the predecessor to the Echo Dot Max. Amazon prices the Max higher and keeps selling the 5th Gen next to it.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$49.999Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026Echo Dot is $49.99 in Deep-Sea Blue, Charcoal and Glacier White. US prices exclude sales tax.

$4493Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-300/era300factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026USD $449 / GBP 449 / EUR 499 / AUD $749. Prices exclude US sales tax.4Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-300-6880781Read 15 October 2026$449 USD.11Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-300Read 15 October 2026Review: tested at 449 GBP / $449 / AU$749.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€59.9912Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026Germany, includes VAT: Echo Dot (5th Gen) without clock 59.99 EUR list price, unchanged from the 4th generation. The with-clock model is 69.99 EUR. hifi.de gives the same list prices.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Launch list price 59.99 EUR for the Echo Dot without clock.

€4993Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-300/era300factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026EUR 499 launch price, tax as published for the EU.4Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-300-6880781Read 15 October 2026449 GBP, 499 EUR and 749 AUD alongside the USD price.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, DE2Maker product pageamazon.co.uk/echo-dot-2022/dp/B09B8YWXDFRead 20 October 2026Amazon UK sells the 2022 Echo Dot. Amazon US and a German launch price confirm the other two markets.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026German launch list price and German review.

US3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-300/era300factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Available from March 28, 2023 in the United States and many other countries. The stored market is the US, which matches the USD launch price.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, Glacier White1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Color selector: Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, Glacier White.9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026Deep-Sea Blue, Charcoal and Glacier White. The product page spells it Deep Sea Blue.

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: Black, White. Finish matte.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Home1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026The page sells it for bedrooms, dining rooms and offices. It runs from a power adapter and has no battery, so it is a home speaker.

Home1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Sonos sells Era 300 as a mains-powered home speaker with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. It is not a portable speaker.

Audio

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Technical Details: Playback Channels is Mono.

Other3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-300/era300factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Factsheet: six drivers direct sound left, right, forward and upward, and Era 300 is a multi-channel device for Dolby Atmos Music. It also plays a stereo soundstage. The enum has no spatial option, so other is stored. RTINGS calls it a stereo speaker.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range front-firing driver	1	44

Source2Maker product pageamazon.co.uk/echo-dot-2022/dp/B09B8YWXDFRead 20 October 2026Technical details: one 1.73 inch front-firing speaker. Amazon US lists a 1.6 inch full-range driver. The 44 mm figure (1.73 in) is confirmed by Expert Reviews, ComputerBase, hifi.de and a teardown. Per-driver power is not published.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the speaker grew from 1.6 in to 1.73 in.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026Review of the with-clock model, which shares the speaker: one 44 mm full-range driver, up from 41 mm.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: one 44 mm driver, up from 41 mm.14Reviewpocket-lint.com/smart-home/reviews/amazon/163268-amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 1.73 inch (44 mm) driver. No 3.5 mm output.15Reviewbriandorey.com/post/echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-teardownRead 20 October 2026Teardown: 1.73 inch speaker, up from 1.6 inch.

BSonos Era 300

Driver type	Count
Forward-firing tweeter	1
Side-firing tweeter	2
Upward-firing tweeter (horn-loaded)	1
Woofer	2

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: four tweeters (one forward-firing mid tweeter, two side-firing mid tweeters and one upward-firing tweeter loaded into a directional horn) and two woofers angled left and right. Six Class-D amplifiers drive them. Driver sizes and power are not published by the maker.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

62Hz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Technical Details list Audio Bandwidth as 62 Hz to 19 kHz at volume 6. No tolerance is published. This is the speaker's acoustic bandwidth, not a Bluetooth range. Only the US page lists it. The same table gives a 1.6 inch driver, which conflicts with 1.73 inches on the UK page, so the table may carry older values.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

19kHz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Audio Bandwidth 62 Hz to 19 kHz at volume 6. See the lower limit note.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes8Reviewtrunetto.com/troubleshooting/smart-speakers/amazon/echo-dot-5th-gen-equalizer-settingsRead 20 October 2026Troubleshooting guide for this model: three-band equalizer with Bass, Midrange and Treble from -6 to +6. It lists no presets. This is a single third-party source and Amazon's own page does not name the model.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Adjustable EQ: use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble and loudness.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Specifications: adjustable EQ for bass, treble and loudness in the Sonos app.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

37Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/G47S426T49K2S75URead 20 October 2026Control Bass, Treble, and Midrange in the Alexa App: three adjustable controls in Devices, device settings, Sound, Equalizer. The page says some devices may not offer the equalizer and does not name the Echo Dot (5th Gen), so model support rests on the Trunetto page below.8Reviewtrunetto.com/troubleshooting/smart-speakers/amazon/echo-dot-5th-gen-equalizer-settingsRead 20 October 2026Three bands: Bass, Midrange, Treble.

21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Bass and treble are two adjustable bands. Loudness is a switch and is not counted as a band.

Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

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Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Trueplay software measures the acoustics of the room and fine-tunes the EQ. Quick tuning uses the microphones in the speaker. Advanced tuning needs an iOS device. The microphone switch must be on.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Trueplay measures how sound reflects off walls and furnishings and tunes the speaker. Quick tuning uses the product microphones.

Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Feature bullets: play music across rooms with compatible Echo devices. The stereo pair rules are on the Amazon help page below.5Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GZRS8FRPWWFPPZ63Read 20 October 2026Compatible Echo Devices for Stereo Pairs: the Echo Dot (5th Generation) pairs with another Echo Dot (5th Generation), the with-clock version, the Echo Dot (4th Generation) and its clock version, or an Echo Sub. Stereo pairing runs over Wi-Fi.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: stereo pairing yes, compatible with the Echo Dot 4.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Page: pair identical speakers for richer stereo sound.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Specifications: stereo pair turns two speakers into separate left and right channel speakers. The pair must be the same speaker type.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Alexa Multi-Room Music1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Feature bullets describe multi-room music across compatible Echo devices. No maximum group size is published on the product page.6Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GZ5U38E9GGBBWEM8Read 20 October 2026Play Music on All Your Echo Devices: multi-room music groups are set up in the Alexa app under Combine Speakers. Alexa creates an Everywhere group automatically. The page states no maximum number of devices.

Sonos Wi-Fi grouping1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Controls and page copy let you group or ungroup Sonos products. Grouping runs over Wi-Fi in the Sonos system. No maximum group size is published for this speaker.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Connectivity

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026

Yes10Press articlewhathifi.com/news/sonos-era-300-and-era-100-speakers-are-officialRead 15 October 202611Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-300Read 15 October 2026

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.013Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Bluetooth 5.0. Neither Amazon page states a version, and a GearBrain catalog entry lists Bluetooth 4.0 LE, so this is a single secondary source. Codecs are not published.

5.31Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: Bluetooth 5.3 supports audio streaming from any Bluetooth-enabled device. The EU test summary and the user guide also say 5.3. The 2023 launch factsheet and What Hi-Fi say 5.0.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Specifications: Bluetooth 5.3.6Regulatory filingsonos.com/pdfs/policies/sonos-eu-2023-826-era300-test-report.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU energy-related product test summary for model S41: performance specification Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

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SBC, AAC10Press articlewhathifi.com/news/sonos-era-300-and-era-100-speakers-are-officialRead 15 October 2026Launch coverage: Bluetooth with the standard SBC and AAC codecs. The same article writes Bluetooth 5.0, which conflicts with the current maker pages, so the version comes from the maker.11Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-300Read 15 October 2026Review spec summary: Bluetooth 5.0 (SBC, AAC). The version differs from the maker pages and is not stored from here.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Bluetooth connectivity row: A2DP for streaming audio from a phone to the Echo Dot or from the Echo Dot to a Bluetooth speaker, and AVRCP for voice control of connected phones.

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Wifi connectivity row: dual-band Wi-Fi on 2.4 and 5 GHz. Ad-hoc and peer-to-peer networks are not supported.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: compatible with WiFi 6, any 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz router.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Wifi connectivity row: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Wi-Fi 6 is not listed.3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TR7RlV0WehGNoLYxKMRead 20 October 2026Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026Dual-band Wi-Fi 5, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. No Wi-Fi 6.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Tech specs list 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.6Regulatory filingsonos.com/pdfs/policies/sonos-eu-2023-826-era300-test-report.pdfRead 15 October 2026Same test summary lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

Spotify Connect16Reviewtaenk.dk/test/bluetooth-hoejtalere/amazon-echo-dot-5th-genRead 20 October 2026Public spec rows of the test page, firmware 8.289.070.468: Spotify Connect yes, Wi-Fi yes, Bluetooth yes, assistant Alexa. The measured results on that page are behind a members login and are not used.

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Works with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices with iOS 11.4 and higher. Sonos app streaming is separate.

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No15Reviewbriandorey.com/post/echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-teardownRead 20 October 2026Teardown: the only rear connector is the power input socket. There is no USB port for audio. The debug header is inside the base.

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USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AAmazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)

Connector	Count	Role
DC power	1	Power input for the included 15 W adapter (12 V DC, 1.25 A)

Source3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/TR7RlV0WehGNoLYxKMRead 20 October 2026Lists one DC input port. Power adapter output 12.0 V DC, 1.25 A, 15.0 W. Input 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A.15Reviewbriandorey.com/post/echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-teardownRead 20 October 2026Teardown: the only rear connector is the power input socket. The 3.5 mm audio output of the 4th generation was removed. A debug header under the base foot is not a user port.

BSonos Era 300

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Line-in with the Sonos Line-In Adapter or Ethernet with the Sonos Combo Adapter, both sold separately. Not a power port
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Tech specs: one USB-C port for the Sonos Line-In Adapter or the Sonos Combo Adapter for Ethernet, both sold separately. 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply with a 6 ft (2 m) power cable. The user guide says the USB-C port is not a power source for the speaker and must not charge other devices.

Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Amazon's own press release says a tap on the top can end a call. Calls run through Alexa over Wi-Fi, not through a phone over Bluetooth. The Echo Dot has built-in microphones, which the compliance page and teardown show.9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026Tap the top of the device to pause and resume music, dismiss timers or end a call.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026No phone call feature is listed. The microphone array serves voice control and Trueplay.12Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/sonos/era-300Read 15 October 2026Public headline row: Speakerphone No.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Amazon Alexa, Alexa+1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Alexa is built in and answers without a phone. The page says Designed for Alexa+ and that Alexa speaks English and Spanish. PCWorld says the Echo Dot supports Alexa+ just like the Echo Dot Max does. Alexa+ availability depends on country and account.18Reviewpcworld.com/article/3032857/amazon-echo-dot-max-review.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review of the Echo Dot Max: the Echo Dot supports Alexa+ just like the Dot Max does, and it also doubles as an eero mesh extender.

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Works with Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa. Availability varies by language and country. Siri control runs on an Apple device through AirPlay and the Home app and is not built in.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Specifications: integrated voice control. Voice services section names Sonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa.

Controls

Volume up button, Volume down button, Action button, Microphone off button, Tap on top to pause and resume music, snooze alarms, dismiss timers and end calls9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026Tap the top of the device to pause and resume music, dismiss timers or end a call.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-reviewRead 20 October 2026Four buttons on top: two volume, microphone mute and a button that makes Alexa listen. The 3.5 mm line in and out jack was removed.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026Four buttons: action, volume up, volume down, microphone off, and a light ring.

Capacitive touch controls for play, pause, skip, replay, volume slider, voice assistant mute and grouping, Bluetooth pairing button, Microphone switch1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Capacitive touch controls to play, pause, skip, replay, adjust the volume, mute the voice assistant and group or ungroup Sonos products. A Bluetooth button and a microphone switch are on the back.

Companion app

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026System requirements: works with the Alexa app.

Sonos8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 15 October 2026The Sonos app sets up and controls Era 300.

App platforms

iOS, Android, Fire OS1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026System requirements: the Alexa app supports Fire OS, Android, iOS and web browsers. The web browser is not an app and is not stored.

iOS, Android8Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 15 October 2026An iOS or Android device is required to set up a new Sonos system or add products. The app also supports Fire OS.

User firmware updates

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Yes7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 15 October 2026System update release notes list Era 300 firmware versions. Updates install through the Sonos app and system, not by the user from a file.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

No15Reviewbriandorey.com/post/echo-dot-5th-gen-smart-speaker-teardownRead 20 October 2026Teardown: no battery, the device is mains powered.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Power source: nearby electrical outlet. The speaker has no battery.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Specifications list an auto-switching 100-240VAC universal input and no battery.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width100Height89Depth100mm(3.9 × 3.5 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Size row: 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 in (100 mm x 100 mm x 89 mm). The compare table labels it 3.9 in W x 3.9 in D x 3.5 in H, so height is 89 mm. The page also gives 10.7 oz (304 g), which conflicts with the UK page and is not stored.2Maker product pageamazon.co.uk/echo-dot-2022/dp/B09B8YWXDFRead 20 October 2026Technical details: 100 x 100 x 89 mm, which matches the US page.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: 100 x 100 x 89 mm, same as the 2020 model.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 100 x 100 x 89 mm.

Width260Height185Depth160mm(10.2 × 7.3 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Store page labels height 7.28 in (185 mm), width 10.24 in (260 mm) and depth 6.30 in (160 mm). The launch factsheet and the user guide list 160 x 260 x 185 mm as H x W x D, which swaps height and depth. The store labels match the hourglass shape lying wide, and What Hi-Fi gives 16 x 26 x 18.5 cm as height, width and depth with the same swap.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Specifications list 6.3 x 10.24 x 7.28 in (160 x 260 x 185 mm) as H x W x D. Axes follow the store page labels instead.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

340g(12 oz)2Maker product pageamazon.co.uk/echo-dot-2022/dp/B09B8YWXDFRead 20 October 2026Technical details: 340 g, and actual weight may vary by manufacturing process. Amazon US states 10.7 oz (304 g). Expert Reviews, Pocket-lint and hifi.de all give 340 g, so 340 g is stored.11Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-5th-generation-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: 340 g, against 328 g for the 2020 model.13Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-5-test-126121Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 340 g.14Reviewpocket-lint.com/smart-home/reviews/amazon/163268-amazon-echo-dot-5th-gen-reviewRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 340 g, 100 x 100 x 89 mm.

4,470g(9.9 lb)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Page states 9.85 lbs (4.47 kg), stored as 4470 g. The user guide states 9.75 lb / 4.42 kg, which conflicts. The launch factsheet and What Hi-Fi give 4.47 kg.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Specifications state 9.75 lb / 4.42 kg. Not stored. It conflicts with the store page and the factsheet.

Body materials

Recycled post-consumer fabric9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026The new Echo Dot is built with 100% post-consumer recycled fabric. The UK release says 95%, so no percentage is stored.10Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/uk/2022/9/amazon-introduces-three-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-to-echo-studio-audioRead 20 October 2026UK release cites 95% post-consumer recycled fabric. The US release cites 100%.

Post-consumer recycled plastic1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Era 300 features 40% recycled plastic. The launch release says post consumer recycled plastic.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-300/era300factsheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Era 300 is made with post consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and packaged in 100% sustainably sourced paper.

Certifications

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Other certifications

Climate Pledge Friendly, Carbon Trust certified9Press releasepress.aboutamazon.com/news-releases/news-release-details/amazon-introduces-four-new-echo-devices-plus-upgrades-echoRead 20 October 2026The new Echo Dot is Carbon Trust certified. All new devices carry the Climate Pledge Friendly badge.

CE (EU declaration), RoHS5Regulatory filingsonos.com/pdfs/conformity/era-300-it.pdfRead 15 October 2026The declaration lists conformity with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU and with RoHS II, and the CE marking follows.

In the box

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In the box

Echo Dot, Power adapter (15 W), Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026Technical Details, Included in the box: Echo Dot, power adapter (15 W) and Quick Start Guide.12Reviewcomputerbase.de/2022-11/echo-dot-5-generation-uhr-testRead 20 October 2026A 15 W power adapter is included.

Sonos Era 300, Power cable (2 m), Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Box contents: Sonos Era 300, power cable 6 ft (2 m), set up guide and legal and warranty information.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Package contents: Sonos Era 300, 6 ft (2 m) power cable, quickstart guide.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ31Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-3001Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-300Read 15 October 2026Maker's US store page. The current US price is $499, which is not the launch price.

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Manual

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www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/era3002Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era300Read 15 October 2026Sonos user guide, Era 300 specifications.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

0.25years1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B09B8V1LZ3Read 20 October 2026US page: 90-day limited warranty and service. Stored as 0.25 years. Optional 1, 2 and 3-year extended warranties are sold separately. The Amazon UK page states a one-year limited warranty.

1year9Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/termsRead 15 October 2026One year full warranty on all Sonos products from the date of the original retail purchase. US terms.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.