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9.2Connectivity4.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
Sound Suite M5Era 100
| Sound Suite M5 | Era 100 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 199 mm | 182.5 mm | +16.5 mm |
| Width | 152 mm | 120 mm | +32 mm |
| Depth | 152 mm | 130.5 mm | +21.5 mm |
| Weight | 1,700 g | 2,020 g | −320 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Sound Suite M5 better than Era 100?
- Weight1,700 g vs 2,020 g+19%
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5+8%
Why is Era 100 better than Sound Suite M5?
- Channel count1.1 vs 2+80%
- StereoNo · Sound Suite M5: Yes
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 1.1.1 | 2.0 |
| Channel count | 1.1 | 2 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes | — |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | No | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Spotify Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 1,700 g | 2,020 g |
| Width | 152 mm | 120 mm |
| Height | 199 mm | 182 mm |
| Depth | 152 mm | 130 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | — | Yes |
