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General

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Series

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

G99E5, GA10554-US, GA10556-US, GA09978-US, GA10555-US7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026Speakers and displays safety and regulatory guide, Google Home Speaker: US, Canadian, EU and Japanese statements give model number G99E5. The retailer SKUs are GA10554-US Hazel, GA10556-US Berry, GA09978-US Porcelain and GA10555-US Jade. Other regions use other suffixes, such as GA10554-AU.11Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/google-home-speaker-smart-speaker-with-gemini-for-home-voice-assistant-and-360-degree-sound-berry/J39TC8JG74Read 21 October 2026Best Buy US lists Berry as model GA10556-US, SKU 6642296. Best Buy Canada lists Hazel as G99E5.12Retailer pageabt.com/Google-Home-Smart-Speaker-with-Gemini-in-Hazel-GA10554US/p/249094.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists Hazel as GA10554-US. GA09978-US (Porcelain) and GA10555-US (Jade) come from retailer listings in search results (SHI, ADI Global) that block normal fetches. The numbers follow the same sequence as the confirmed Hazel and Berry numbers.

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

840353926257, 84035392619612Retailer pageabt.com/Google-Home-Smart-Speaker-with-Gemini-in-Hazel-GA10554US/p/249094.htmlRead 21 October 2026Abt lists UPC 840353926257 for Hazel GA10554-US. The Porcelain UPC 840353926196 comes from an SHI listing for GA09978-US seen in search results. SHI blocks normal fetches.

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.

1 October 20255Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/new-nest-cams-home-speaker-walmartRead 21 October 2026Google blog, 1 October 2025: introducing the new Google Home Speaker, to launch in spring 2026 for $99.99. 9to5Google says it was teased earlier at the August 2025 Made by Google event. The blog post is stored as the announcement.

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

Available3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026The Google Store US page lists the speaker at $99.99 with a buy option in October 2026.

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.

Google Nest Audio15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: the Google Home Speaker is the successor to the Nest Audio, which Google recently ended. Engadget says it replaces the Nest Audio, and RTINGS calls it the spiritual successor.

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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.

$99.993Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026The page lists $99.99. This matches the launch price in the Google blog post of 17 June 2026. US prices exclude sales tax.4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-home-speaker-gemini-featuresRead 21 October 2026$99.99 in the US.11Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/google-home-speaker-smart-speaker-with-gemini-for-home-voice-assistant-and-360-degree-sound-berry/J39TC8JG74Read 21 October 2026Best Buy lists $99.99, the same as the maker price.

$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.

€119.999Maker product pagestore.google.com/fr/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Google Store France lists 119,99 EUR. The stores in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium and Austria list the same price. Germany is not among the launch countries, so no German maker price exists. The price includes VAT. IT Daily reports 119.99 EUR including VAT at launch.13Reviewitdaily.com/reviews/workplace/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026The review names 119.99 euros including VAT.

€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, CA, GB, IE, FR, ES, IT, NL, DK, NO, SE, FI, BE, CH, AT, JP, AU, NZ10Press article9to5google.com/2026/06/17/google-home-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026Pre-orders from 17 June 2026 in 18 countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.

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

Hazel, Porcelain, Jade, Berry1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Jade and Berry. The sheet says color availability varies by region and channel. The Google Store and press say Jade and Berry are sold only on the US Google Store.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Berry (US only), Jade (US only).4Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/google-nest/google-home-speaker-gemini-featuresRead 21 October 2026Hazel, Porcelain, Jade (US exclusive) and Berry (US exclusive).10Press article9to5google.com/2026/06/17/google-home-speaker-launchRead 21 October 2026Porcelain and Hazel worldwide. Jade and Berry only on the US Google Store.

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.

Home2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026The speaker has no battery and must be plugged into a wall outlet. It is sold as a smart speaker for the home, so it is a home speaker.

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.

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

Mono14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026RTINGS review of 27 August 2026 lists as a con that the speaker downmixes stereo content to mono. It has one driver.

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.

AGoogle Home Speaker (2026)

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Omni-directional full-range driver	1	58

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Driver: omni-directional sound with 58 mm full-range driver. Driver power is not published.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: a single 58 mm full-range driver with no dedicated tweeter.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Yes6Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7559493Read 21 October 2026Pair Google smart speakers for stereo sound lists Google Home Speaker (2026). Both speakers must be the same model and in the same room. A stereo pair also works as audio for a Google TV Streamer.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: two units can pair with the Google TV Streamer only for stereo home theater audio, which Google says is software only. Google's support page lists stereo pairing of two Google Home Speakers for music.

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.

Google Home speaker groups3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Speaker groups feature: group the speaker with other Nest speakers, Nest displays and Google Cast-enabled devices to play music through the home. 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.

Yes14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Bluetooth: Yes. SoundGuys confirms Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC for audio.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.4 limited to the SBC codec.

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.

5.41Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4.7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists Bluetooth at 2400 to 2483.5 MHz, which fits the sheet.

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

SBC15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Bluetooth 5.4 limited to SBC.

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.

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz).7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Wi-Fi: Yes.

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.

802.11ax1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Only 802.11ax is named. Older standards are not listed because no maker source names them.

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.

Google Cast3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Speaker groups: the speaker can be grouped with other Nest speakers, Nest displays and Google Cast-enabled devices. The page does not use the words Chromecast built-in.

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.

No15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: no aux input or wired connections of any sort. The USB-C connection handles power only and there is no USB audio.

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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.

AGoogle Home Speaker (2026)

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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.

Yes14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Speakerphone: Yes. Detailed test results are members 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.

Gemini for Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Technology: Gemini for Home and Voice Match. Needs the Google Home app, Wi-Fi and an internet connection. Features vary by country and language.16Reviewengadget.com/2200116/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: the first Google speaker made for the Gemini for Home voice assistant.

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

Capacitive touch controls on top with three touch areas: right side raises the volume, left side lowers it, middle plays and pauses, Two-stage microphone mute switch on the bottom1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Sensors: capacitive touch controls (3 touch areas). Microphones: 2-stage mic mute switch (hardware mute). Which area does what comes from Engadget and 9to5Google.16Reviewengadget.com/2200116/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: tapping the left or right side adjusts the volume and tapping the middle pauses and resumes media playback.

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

Google Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026The sheet lists Works with Google Home and the Google Home app.

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 spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Supported operating systems for Google Home app: iOS, Android.

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

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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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home compatibility: Works as a hub for Matter with Google Home.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: a Thread border router with Matter support makes it a capable smart home hub.

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

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Smart home connectivity: Thread 1.3 border router (2.4 GHz).7Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/7055908Read 21 October 2026The EU radio table lists a Thread radio at 2.4 GHz.15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-home-speaker-review-158755Read 21 October 2026Review: Thread border router with Matter support.

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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

No2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026Google Nest and Home device specifications: the speakers listed do not come with a battery and must be plugged into a wall outlet.14Measurementrtings.com/speaker/reviews/google/home-speakerRead 21 October 2026Public header lists Battery Powered: No.

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.

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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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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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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.

Width107Height86.6Depth107mm(4.2 × 3.4 × 4.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Product dimensions for regions outside the US: 86.6 mm height x 107 mm diameter. The body is round, so width and depth are both the diameter.13Reviewitdaily.com/reviews/workplace/google-home-speaker-reviewRead 21 October 2026The review gives a diameter of 107 mm and a height of 86.6 mm, the same as the maker.

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.

396g(14 oz)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Weight for regions outside the US: 396 g, speaker plus captive cable, without the power adapter. The US figure is 0.9 lb. The Google support specs page gives 408 g for the same 0.9 lb, which is a conversion of the rounded US figure. The sheet's 396 g is stored.2Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlehome/answer/7072284Read 21 October 2026This page lists 0.9 lb (408 g) for the device and says the figures apply to US adapters. 408 g is the rounded US pound figure converted, so it is not stored. The spec sheet states 396 g.

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

3D-knit fabric3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Crafted from 37% recycled materials and wrapped in a yarn made with a 3D knitting process.

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

SZG-G99E517Regulatory filingfccid.io/SZG-G99E5Read 21 October 2026FCC ID SZG-G99E5, grantee Weifang Goertek Electronics, product code G99E5, original equipment grant of 12 August 2025 with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. G99E5 is the model number in Google's safety and regulatory guide for the Google Home Speaker. Goertek is the manufacturer.

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In the box

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In the box

Google Home Speaker, Power adapter (30 W USB-C PD), 1.5 m captive power cable (connected to speaker), Quick start guide, Safety and warranty document1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026In the box: speaker, power adapter, 1.5 m captive power cable connected to the speaker, quick start guide, safety and warranty document. The adapter is listed as 30 W Type-C USB-PD PPS.

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

store.google.com/product/google_home_speaker3Maker product pagestore.google.com/product/google_home_speakerRead 21 October 2026Google Store US product page.

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

services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)services.google.com/fh/files/helpcenter/google_home_speaker_tech_specs_q2_26.pdfRead 21 October 2026Google Home Speaker Technical Specifications, April 2026 (file named q2_26).

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Manual

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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.

1year8Maker product pagesupport.google.com/product-documentation/answer/9322027Read 21 October 2026Google Hardware Limited Warranty for the USA and Canada: one year from the date of original retail purchase for a new product, 90 days for a refurbished one. The Google Home Speaker safety guide points to the Google Hardware Warranty Center for its warranty.

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.