Best for Microphone
Sonos Era 100
5.0 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sonos Speakers for Microphone
Microphone Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Sonos Arc Soundbar
5.0 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Sonos Beam (Gen 1)
5 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
Sonos Era 100 SL
4.3 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
The Arc’s microphone hardware was positively described through its far-field mic array for voice pickup.
Pros: Value for money, Dolby Atmos height effects
Cons: Audio format support, Video passthrough support
The built-in microphones are notably effective for voice control, picking up commands well from typical room distances.
Pros: Bass performance, Overall sound quality
Cons: Google, Wired input
Microphone quality was praised for clarity and far-field voice use, supporting both voice assistants and Sonos control.
Pros: Value for money, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Video passthrough support, Soundstage height
The far-field microphone was praised for picking up sound well for voice control and Trueplay.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Battery life (if portable)
Cons: Price / value for money, Weight convenience
The microphone array was generally praised for hearing commands across the room and over playback, with one reviewer offering only a light, unextended test.
Pros: Value for money, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity
The missing microphone is intentionally polarizing: some users welcome paying less for hardware they would never use, while others miss hands-free control in kitchens, bedrooms, and offices.
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Overall sound quality
Cons: Trueplay room tuning, Smart assistant integration (Alexa
Microphone support was mixed: it enables voice features and Trueplay, but reviewers called out limitations around speakerphone use and Bluetooth mode.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Setup simplicity
Cons: Battery life (if portable), App reliability