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Quick takes on side-by-side spec battles.
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Sonos Era 100
Amazon Echo vs Sonos Era 100
Output power is a big deal here and Sonos clearly smashes it with 60 watts versus only 5 on Echo.
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Beats Pill Plus
Beats Pill Plus vs JBL Flip 5
The AUX input on the Beats Pill Plus is clutch when Bluetooth fails, making it super versatile. JBL Flip 5 doesn't have it so I tip the scales for Beats here.
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Bose SoundLink Flex SE
Bose SoundLink Flex SE vs Apple HomePod Mini
Stereo sound on the Bose really outshines the mono channel of the HomePod mini making it way better for crisp music outdoors.
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Sonos Era 300
Sonos Five vs Sonos Era 300
When it comes to smart home integration the Era 300 shines with full support whereas the Sonos Five has none at all. I dig smart features so I'm leaning towards the Era 300 here.