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General

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Series

Lifestyle Collection4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026The press release names the Bose Lifestyle Collection.

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

443508, 894001-1100, 894001-12002Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page lists Model number 443508. The retail SKUs 894001-1100 and 894001-1200 come from the World Wide Stereo listings.10Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-blackRead 15 October 2026US listing for Black gives Model 894001-1100.

E10G1US1BLK, E10G1US1, S391Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Store page data: SKU E10G1US1BLK Black and E10G1US1 White. S39 is the regulatory model number in the Sonos EU declaration of conformity.5Regulatory filingsonos.com/pdfs/conformity/era-100-it.pdfRead 11 October 2026EU declaration of conformity dated 7 March 2023: product ERA 100, model number S39.

GTIN / EAN

017817858243, 01781785826710Retailer pageworldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-blackRead 15 October 2026US listing for Black gives UPC 017817858243. The White listing at https://www.worldwidestereo.com/products/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-each-white gives Model 894001-1200 and UPC 017817858267. A Driftwood Sand retail number is not confirmed, so it is left out.

840136805830, 8401368058231Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026GTIN-13 in the store page data: 840136805830 for E10G1US1BLK Black and 840136805823 for E10G1US1 White.

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

5 May 20264Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026Press release dated May 5, 2026.

7 March 20234Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-100-6880780Read 11 October 2026Sonos staff post of March 7, 2023: Era 100 pre-order today, global availability from March 28, 2023.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Add to Cart is active on the US page.

Available1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Offered for sale on the maker store in October 2026.

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.

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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.

$2994Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026US launch MSRP 299 USD for Black or White Smoke, excluding tax. The limited-edition Driftwood Sand finish was 349 USD. The Bose US page on 2026-10-15 lists 349 USD for Black, so the price has changed since launch.

$2493Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026USD $249 / GBP 249 / EUR 279 / AUD $399. Prices exclude US sales tax.4Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-100-6880780Read 11 October 2026$249 USD.9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-100Read 11 October 2026Review: cost 249 GBP / $249 / 279 EUR / AU$399 when it launched on 28th March.

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.

€349.955Press releasebose.de/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026German launch price 349.95 EUR for Black or White Smoke, as published, including VAT. Driftwood Sand was 369 EUR.

€2793Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026EUR 279 launch price, tax as published for the EU.4Press releaseen.community.sonos.com/product-updates/introducing-era-100-6880780Read 11 October 2026249 GBP, 279 EUR, 399 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, DE4Press releasebose.com/pressroom/bose-lifestyle-collectionRead 15 October 2026Preorders opened on Bose.com, Bose.co.uk and Bose.de.

US3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 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

Black, White Smoke, Driftwood Sand1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026

Black, White1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 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 pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Home audio speaker that plugs into mains power. Bose lists it under Home Audio Speakers.

Home1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Sonos lists the Era 100 as a home speaker with mains power, 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.

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Stereo1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Two angled tweeters create stereo separation. This is stereo from one speaker. Pairing two speakers is separate.

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.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Mid/bass driver	1	76
Tweeter	1	25
Up-firing mid/high driver	1	38

Source6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 2026Review lists a 25 mm tweeter, a 7.6 cm mid/bass driver and a 3.8 cm up-firing driver. TechRadar gives 76 mm and 38 mm, and Tom's Guide gives 3 in, 1 in and 1.5 in. Bose publishes no driver sizes and no per-driver power.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: a forward-facing 76 mm mid/bass driver below a 25 mm tweeter, plus a 38 mm mid/high driver angled up through the top.

BSonos Era 100

Driver type	Count
Tweeter	2
Midwoofer	1

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: two angled tweeters and one midwoofer, powered by three Class-D amplifiers. Driver sizes are not published by the maker. No power rating is published.

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.

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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.

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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.

Yes2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide: bass, treble, center channel and height channel are adjusted in the Bose app. The guide does not give a band count.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Adjustable EQ: use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble and loudness.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 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.

39Reviewengadget.com/2173477/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes a three-band EQ in the Bose app, plus a separate level for the up-firing driver. Tom's Guide also describes a 3-band EQ (treble, mid, bass) and a fourth control for height. The maker guide names bass, treble, center channel and height channel.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review describes a 3-band EQ (treble, mid, bass) plus a fourth control for height. Engadget also describes a three-band EQ in the Bose app.

21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 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.

No11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the speaker does not support Bose's CustomTune room tuning. TechRadar also says there is no automatic room calibration. Bose describes TrueSpatial as content processing that adds height. What Hi-Fi describes TrueSpatial as analysing room dimensions, which these sources and Bose do not support.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Trueplay software measures the acoustics of the room with the speaker microphones and fine-tunes the EQ. Needs an iOS or Android device and the microphone switch on.

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 pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: two Lifestyle Ultra Speakers can be configured as a stereo pair in the Bose app.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026The store page offers pairing two Era 100 speakers in the same room for stereo sound.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 October 2026Specifications: stereo pair turns two speakers into separate left and right channel speakers.

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

Apple AirPlay 2 multiroom, Google Cast multiroom1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Lifestyle Collection products group for multiroom using Apple AirPlay or Google Cast. Other brands' compatible speakers can join those groups. No maximum group size is published.

Sonos Wi-Fi grouping1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Controls and the page copy let you group or ungroup Sonos products and add more Sonos speakers around the home. 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.

Yes6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 20267Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026

Yes9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-100Read 11 October 2026

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

5.33Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Bluetooth-Version 5.3. The page also lists Bluetooth Low Energy as a wireless connection, which is not LE Audio.

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

SBC, AAC6Reviewwhathifi.com/speakers/wireless-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakerRead 15 October 2026Review says Bluetooth 5.3 supports the AAC and SBC codecs. It found no aptX or LDAC. TechRadar and HeadphoneCheck also list SBC and AAC only.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: Bluetooth 5.3 supports only the SBC and AAC codecs.

SBC, AAC9Reviewwhathifi.com/reviews/sonos-era-100Read 11 October 2026Review spec and text: the standard AAC and SBC codecs are supported. The same review states Bluetooth 5.0, which conflicts with the current maker pages stating 5.3, so no Bluetooth version is stored.

Bluetooth profiles

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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.

9m2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Reconnect section states the Bluetooth device must be within 30 ft (9 m). This is the only range figure the maker publishes.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The maker publishes no Wi-Fi standard. The stored standard comes from the Tom's Guide spec box.

Yes1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: compatible with WiFi 6, connects to 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz routers.

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.

802.11ax11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec box lists Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 3.5mm, which is stored as 802.11ax. Bose publishes no Wi-Fi standard. The owner's guide regulatory text lists operation in the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 5945 to 6425 MHz bands, so the radio also covers 6 GHz. Earlier standards such as 802.11n and 802.11ac are not stated by any source and are left out.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: any 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz broadcast-capable router.

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.

AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ names Apple AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect and Amazon Alexa as the Wi-Fi playback options. The owner's guide states AirPlay 2.

AirPlay 21Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Apple AirPlay 2 works 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.

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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.

ABose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

Connector	Count	Role
AC power	1	Mains power input
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input

Source2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Guide describes a power port with a power cord and an AUX port on the back for a 3.5 mm cable. TechRadar and HeadphoneCheck confirm these are the only two rear connectors. TechRadar's spec table lists a USB-C charger port, which the maker guide does not support.7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Features section: the 3.5 mm analog input is the only physical connectivity besides power.

BSonos Era 100

Connector	Count	Role
USB-C	1	Connection for the optional Sonos Line-In Adapter or Sonos Combo Adapter, sold separately
AC power	1	Mains power input

Source1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Tech specs: one USB-C port for the Sonos Line-In Adapter or the Sonos Combo Adapter for Ethernet, both sold separately. Voltage 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply with a 6 ft (2 m) power cable. iFixit lists a power socket.

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.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-review-better-than-sonos-157251Read 15 October 2026Review says phone calls are not supported and the microphones serve Alexa only.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026No phone call feature is listed. The microphone array serves voice control and Trueplay.

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 pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: supports Amazon Alexa and is ready for Alexa+ in the US. Alexa runs on the built-in microphones after setup in the Bose app. No phone is needed during use. Google Assistant works only from a separate Google Assistant device on the network, so it is not listed.

Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 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/era100Read 11 October 2026Specifications: integrated voice control, works with Amazon Alexa and Sonos Voice Control. The microphone switch turns off all microphones.

Controls

Play/pause, skip forward and skip backward by tap, Volume up and down buttons, Touch volume ring, Bluetooth pairing button, Action button for Alexa, Microphone off button2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Speaker controls page and media playback table: tap to play or pause, double-tap to skip forward, triple-tap to skip backward. Volume up, volume down and a volume ring, a Bluetooth button, an Action button for Alexa and a Microphone off button.

Capacitive touch controls for play, pause, skip, replay, volume, voice assistant mute and grouping, Bluetooth pairing button, Microphone switch1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 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 on the back.

Companion app

Bose2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026

Sonos7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 11 October 2026The Sonos app sets up and controls Era 100.

App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Support section links the Bose app on Google Play and the Apple App Store.

iOS, Android7Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en/article/sonos-app-requirementsRead 11 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

Yes1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026FAQ: the speaker downloads and installs updates overnight when it is on the home network. The owner's guide also describes a manual update button combination.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.sonos.com/en-us/article/release-notes-sonos-system-updatesRead 11 October 2026System update release notes list Era 100 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

No7Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: battery life N/A, plug-in only.8Reviewsoundguys.com/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-review-better-than-sonos-157251Read 15 October 2026Review says the speaker has no built-in battery and must stay plugged in.

No1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Power source: nearby electrical outlet. The speaker has no battery.2Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 October 2026Specifications list an auto-switching 100-240V AC universal input and no battery. The guide also states Bluetooth 5.3, 2.2 kg and a 1.4 GHz CPU. These conflict with the launch factsheet and the store page, so they are not stored.

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.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20 W2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page states Input Rating 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 20 W. This is the mains input rating, because the speaker has no battery.

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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.

Width121.1Height184.7Depth167.5mm(4.8 × 7.3 × 6.6 in)3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Technical specifications row Komplettes Produktsystem: 18.47 cm H x 12.11 cm W x 16.75 cm D (1.66 kg). The UK page gives 7.270 in H x 4.767 in W x 6.594 in D, which matches. Axes are named in the row. This is the speaker body.

Width120Height182.5Depth130.5mm(4.7 × 7.2 × 5.1 in)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Height 7.19 in (182.5 mm), width 4.72 in (120 mm), depth 5.14 in (130.5 mm). Tech specs list the speaker without the optional stand.

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

1,660g(3.7 lb)3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Same row: 1.66 kg. The UK page gives 3.660 lb.

2,020g(4.5 lb)1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Page states 4.45 lbs (2.02 kg), stored as 2020 g. The Sonos user guide states 4.85 lb / 2.2 kg, which conflicts. The 2023 factsheet, iFixit, TechRadar and What Hi-Fi all give 2.02 kg.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026Details: 4.44 lb (2.02 kg).

Body materials

Plastic (PC-ABS), Fabric, Rubber3Maker product pagebose.de/p/speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Material des Produkts: Plastic (PC-ABS), fabric, rubber.

Post-consumer recycled plastic1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Made with 48% recycled plastic. The launch factsheet says post consumer recycled plastic.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)assets.sonos.com/media-kits/hardware/era-100/era100factsheet.pdfRead 11 October 2026Era 100 is made with post consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and packaged in 100% sustainably sourced paper.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

A944435082Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC ID A94443508.

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada license-exempt RSS, EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, EU Regulation 2023/826 (standby power)2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada RSS, Directive 2014/53/EU and compliance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826.

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In the box

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In the box

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Power cord, Quick start guide1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026Page lists the speaker, power cord and quick start guide. The owner's guide says it may ship with several power cords for different regions.

Sonos Era 100, Power cable (2 m), Quickstart guide1Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Box contents: Sonos Era 100, power cable 6 ft (2 m), set up guide and legal and warranty information.

Links

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Product page

www.bose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.html1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-1001Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100Read 11 October 2026Maker's US store page. Current US price is $219, which is not the launch price.

Spec sheet

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Manual

assets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdf2Owner's manualassets.bosecreative.com/m/6d84b6a079392696/original/899873_OG_LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS_en.pdfRead 15 October 2026

www.sonos.com/en-us/guides/era1002Owner's manualsonos.com/en-us/guides/era100Read 11 October 2026Sonos user guide, Era 100 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.

1year1Maker product pagebose.com/p/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker/LSULT-SPEAKERWIRELESS.htmlRead 15 October 2026US page states a Bose 1-year limited warranty included with all Bose products. Other markets are not covered.

1year8Maker product pagesonos.com/en-us/legal/termsRead 11 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.