Best for Wired audio connectivity
Sonos Move 2 Portable Speaker
4.5 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sonos Speakers for Wired audio connectivity
Wired audio connectivity Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Sonos Era 100 SL
3.5 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Sonos Era 300 Speaker
12 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
Sonos Era 100
4.5 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
The USB-C line-in option was praised for adding versatility, especially for turntables and other external sources.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Battery life (if portable)
Cons: Price / value for money, Weight convenience
Line-in is handy for turntables and other analog sources, but it requires a separately purchased USB-C adapter, adding cost and inconvenience for wired setups.
Pros: Overall satisfaction, Overall sound quality
Cons: Trueplay room tuning, Smart assistant integration (Alexa
Line-in capability is useful for turntables and other analog sources, but it requires a compatible Sonos adapter. The USB-C port is not a general-purpose USB audio input, which frustrated several...
Pros: Overall sound quality, Overall satisfaction
Cons: Price / value for money, App reliability
USB-C line-in greatly expands what the speaker can accept, including turntables and computers. The recurring annoyance is that Sonos’s proprietary adapters cost extra instead of being included.
Pros: Bass performance, Overall sound quality
Cons: Google, Wired input
USB-C line-in enables turntables and other wired sources, but the necessary adapter is an extra purchase.
Pros: Value for money, Overall sound quality
Cons: Design and aesthetics, Audio format support
Wired inputs were repeatedly described as minimal, with reviewers noting the lack of extra analog inputs and the reliance on HDMI/optical paths.
Pros: Value for money, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity
Wired input options were a recurring weakness because reviewers found the physical port selection limited, especially with only one HDMI port.
Pros: Value for money, Dialogue clarity (for TV/soundbar use)
Cons: Video passthrough support, Soundstage height
Wired input flexibility was criticized because the Arc’s physical connection options are limited.
Pros: Value for money, Dolby Atmos height effects
Cons: Audio format support, Video passthrough support
Wired input was a clear limitation, with the USB-C port described as charging-only rather than an audio input.
Pros: Frequency response balance, Setup simplicity
Cons: Battery life (if portable), App reliability