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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.

1006008, 1006009, 1006078, 1008131, 1008174, 1006006, 1006007, 1006077, 1008184, 1008185, 1006004, 1006005, 1006075, 1008173, 1008130, 1009086, 1009088, 10090901Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Page data lists product ids per colour and region. US store: 1006008 Black, 1006009 Cream, 1006078 Brown, 1008131 Midnight Blue, 1008174 Burgundy. UK, IE and AE: 1006006 Black, 1006007 Cream, 1006077 Brown, 1008184 Burgundy, 1008185 Midnight Blue. NL and NT: 1006004 Black, 1006005 Cream, 1006075 Brown, and 1008173 Burgundy (tagged CN, NL and NT). CN: 1009086 Black, 1009088 Brown, 1009090 Cream. 1008130 Midnight Blue has no region tag. The ids differ by colour and market, most likely by mains plug. The speaker is the same.

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

7340055385060, 7340055385091, 7340055387194, 7340055408219, 73400554087381Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026EAN in the page data of each US colour page: 1006008 is 7340055385060, 1006009 is 7340055385091, 1006078 is 7340055387194, 1008131 is 7340055408219 and 1008174 is 7340055408738. EANs of the other ids were not found.

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.

9 June 20226Press articleengadget.com/marshall-home-speakers-acton-stockton-woburn-iii-lineup-wide-soundstage-hdmi-140038655.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article of 2022-06-09 reports the new Home Line III speakers. Pre-orders opened that day.

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 pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026US store sells all five colours at USD 299.99 with an Add to Bag button on 2026-10-20. The GB and DE stores also list them as orderable.

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.

Marshall Acton IV13Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Marshall Acton IV succeeds the four-year-old Acton III.

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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.

$2796Press articleengadget.com/marshall-home-speakers-acton-stockton-woburn-iii-lineup-wide-soundstage-hdmi-140038655.htmlRead 20 October 2026Article lists Acton III at USD 279. Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi also give USD 279. US list prices exclude tax.

$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.

€2697Press articlehifi.de/news/marshall-update-bluetooth-lautsprecher-100860Read 20 October 2026German article of 2022-06-10 lists Acton III at EUR 269 and orderable at once. The German maker store shows EUR 299 including VAT now, which is a later price.

€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, DE, FR1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026US store page with USD price. The maker's GB store (GBP 259.99) and DE store (EUR 299) list the same product ids as orderable on 2026-10-20. LDLC sells it in France.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.htmlRead 20 October 2026Sold in France.

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, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Burgundy1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Colorways: Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Burgundy.

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 pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Page: Bluetooth home speaker, home line-up.

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.

Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Stereo/mono: Stereo. Sound channels of one speaker.

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.

AMarshall Acton III

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	101.6
Tweeter	2	19.05

Source9Reviewbeat.com.au/review-marshall-acton-iii-wireless-bluetooth-speakerRead 20 October 2026Review: two-way design with a 4-inch woofer and two 3/4-inch tweeters. Converted exactly to 101.6 mm and 19.05 mm. The maker page lists amplifier ratings only, one for the woofer and two for the tweeters, so the counts agree. No per-driver power is stored. The maker lists a bass-reflex cabinet, so no passive radiator is stored.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer: 2 angled tweeters and 1 woofer.

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.

60W9Reviewbeat.com.au/review-marshall-acton-iii-wireless-bluetooth-speakerRead 20 October 2026Review: 60 W. This equals the maker's amplifier ratings of 30 W for the woofer plus 2 x 15 W for the tweeters. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated by the maker. LDLC calls it 60 W RMS, a retailer wording that is not used.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer: 60 W total, class D amplification 2 x 15 W for the tweeters and 30 W for the woofer.

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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.

45Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Frequency range 45-20,000 Hz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

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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.

20kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Frequency range 45-20,000 Hz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Page: Adjustable bass and treble controls, and customise sound: yes, on speaker and in app. The maker FAQ says the EQ can be adjusted using the top controls on the speaker. Two tone knobs, no multiband EQ is documented.9Reviewbeat.com.au/review-marshall-acton-iii-wireless-bluetooth-speakerRead 20 October 2026Review: physical treble and bass knobs on the top panel give on-unit tone control, separate from the app.

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.

21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Two user-adjustable bands, the bass control knob and the treble control knob. Dynamic Loudness is automatic and is not counted.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Built-in Dynamic Loudness adjusts the tonal balance as the volume changes, so it is automatic. The FAQ also names Placement Correction in the Marshall app, which the user sets. Digit reports it is a questionnaire in the app and not automatic. Only Dynamic Loudness is automatic.

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.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026FAQ: this speaker is a stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026FAQ: this speaker is a stand-alone and cannot be used in pairs or multiple groups.11Reviewdigit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: the speaker lacks daisy-chaining for a wireless stereo setup.12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Spec table: stereo pairing No and multi speaker chain No.

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.

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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.

Yes11Reviewdigit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.htmlRead 20 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.

5.21Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2.

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

SBC11Reviewdigit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review of 2023-11-01: the speaker comes with only the SBC codec, with no aptX or LDAC. The maker does not publish codecs. Some listings claim aptX. They do not name a source for it, so they are not used.

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.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth pairing: Acton III can be connected to two Bluetooth devices at the same time. If a connected device is playing, a second connected device cannot start playing until the first is paused.

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

23Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Two Bluetooth devices at the same time.

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

10m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth range 10 m / 30 ft.

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

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026WI-FI: No.12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Spec table lists Bluetooth and 3.5 mm AUX as connection types, no Wi-Fi.

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.

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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.

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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.

AMarshall Acton III

Connector	Count	Role
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input on the top panel
AC power	1	Mains power input, 100 to 240 V, 50 to 60 Hz

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Wired connectivity: 3.5 mm input. The product details and manual show the 3.5 mm input on the top panel and a power input. Mains input voltage 100-240 V and mains frequency 50-60 Hz. The FAQ says Acton has no RCA input.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device layout: 3.5 mm input on top, source selection, power input with the included mains lead.

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.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Microphone system: No.12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Spec table: speakerphone No.

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.

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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

Source button, Volume knob, Bass knob, Treble knob, Play/pause button, Skip backward and forward control, Power switch1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Top panel controls: source button, volume control knob, bass control knob, treble control knob, play/pause button, skip backward/forward control knob, power switch.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Device layout: source button, audio controls for volume, bass and treble, media control (push to play or pause, push right or left to skip), power switch.

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

Marshall Bluetooth1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and Android).3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Marshall Bluetooth app named for setup and updates.

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 pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Compatible apps: Marshall Bluetooth app (iOS and 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

Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026OTA (over-the-air) software updates: Yes, through the Marshall Bluetooth app.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Latest firmware version: ensure the firmware is up to date by connecting the product to the Marshall Bluetooth app.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Troubleshooting: connect to the Marshall Bluetooth app and follow the in-app instructions to get the latest firmware.

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

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Power section lists mains input only. The box holds a mains lead and no battery or charger is named. Digit and SoundGuys state it is mains powered.11Reviewdigit.in/reviews/marshall-acton-iii-review-the-definition-of-luxury-listening-experience.htmlRead 20 October 2026Review: powered off the wall and has no battery.12Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/marshall-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Spec table: power source AC mains.

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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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.

Width260Height170Depth150mm(10.2 × 6.7 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026The product details block prints 260 x 170 x 150 mm. The hardware table labels the same numbers as width 170, height 150 and depth 260 mm. The printed order is stored, as for Acton IV. LDLC labels width 260, height 170 and depth 150. This is a conflict in the maker page.10Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00503434.htmlRead 20 October 2026Retailer spec labels width 260 mm, height 170 mm and depth 150 mm, with weight 2.85 kg. Manufacturer reference ACTON3BTBK.

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.

2,850g(6.3 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Weight 2.85 kg / 6.28 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

Leather-like material1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026FAQ: all Marshall products are vegan-friendly and only leather-like material is used. The maker does not name the material further.

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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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

Acton III speaker, User manual and legal and safety information, Mains lead1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Box contents: Acton III speaker, user manual and legal and safety information, mains lead.

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.marshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iii1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Maker's US product page, Black colour selected (pid 1006008).

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.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdf2Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-iiiRead 20 October 2026Documents section links the full online manual.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/rk9IngkjyhsC6mtEdeV8o/dcf160d14cddc030bc37534e1daf78e5/Marshall-Acton-III-User-Manual_EN.pdfRead 20 October 2026Full online manual, English first, many languages in one PDF.

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.

2years4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/policies/warrantyRead 20 October 2026US market. Marshall's policy gives a two-year limited warranty on speakers bought from marshall.com or a Marshall authorized dealer in the United States, counted from purchase or delivery. The support page says one year for all products and an exclusive two years for marshall.com purchases. So two years is certain only for marshall.com purchases.5Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/warrantyRead 20 October 2026Support page: all products carry a 1-year warranty, and an exclusive 2-year warranty applies to speakers bought online at marshall.com.

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.