Featured in this articleWhat I’m looking for How I test Sonos speakers Collapse I put in many hours testing Sonos’ various speakers and soundbars in their intended environments. The best Sonos speaker to start withIf you’re looking for a decent-sounding, compact speaker to put in the kitchen, office, or really anywhere in your home, the Era 100 is your best option. Sonos improved upon this speaker’s predecessors, the Play:1 and Sonos One, by upgrading to stereo drivers for richer, wider audio. The best overall Sonos speakerThe Sonos Five isn’t just Sonos’ best-sounding speaker; it’s at the top of the pack compared to all competitors. The best portable Sonos speakerWhen it comes to portable speakers, the Move 2 is in a whole different league than Sonos’ much smaller Roam 2.