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JBL Cove M1 vs Sonos Era 100 SL

What Cove M1 does better (1) and where Era 100 SL wins (0) — every spec side by side.

JBL Cove M1
JBL · 2026Cove M1
1 advantage≈ $210
vs
Sonos Era 100 SL
Sonos · 2026Era 100 SL
0 advantages≈ $180
8.0Connectivity7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Cove M1Era 100 SL
125 × 184125120 × 182.5130.5
Cove M1Era 100 SLDifference
Height184 mm182.5 mm+1.5 mm
Width125 mm120 mm+5 mm
Depth125 mm130.5 mm−5.5 mm
Weight1,650 g1,950 g−300 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Cove M1 better than Era 100 SL?

  1. Weight1,650 g vs 1,950 g+18%

Why is Era 100 SL better than Cove M1?

Era 100 SL has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

JBL Cove M1JBL Cove M1≈ $210
Sound
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Lowest frequency55 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
AuracastYes—
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlay—Yes
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
Spotify ConnectYesYes
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistant built inYes—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight1,650 g1,950 g
Width125 mm120 mm
Height184 mm182 mm
Depth125 mm130 mm
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