Will the Sonos Era 100 drop on Black Friday 2026?
Sonos cut it by almost a quarter. Expect a similar moderate drop.
HappenedBlack Friday 2025
Almost a quarter off in Sonos's own sale, reported on 20 November.
ForecastBlack Friday 2026
Likely a moderate drop
- Out since 2023, the oldest speaker here, and still cut only moderately
- Sonos's own sale set the price last year, so expect a planned cut, not a clearance
Should you wait for Black Friday?
Yes. Last year's cut came early, by 20 November, so watch from mid-November. If you need another speaker for a Sonos setup, waiting is the cheaper way in.
The cheaper picks: what they really did
The percentages are real Black Friday 2025 cuts, as reported that week. The right column is our 2026 forecast.
Sonos Roam 2
Out since 2024
−22%Likely a moderate drop
Portable Sonos on the same Wi-Fi system. Smaller speaker, similar cut.
JBL Charge 6
Out since 2025
−35%Likely a big drop
Biggest cut here last year. Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi.
JBL Flip 7
Out since 2025
−27%Likely a moderate drop
Battery-powered and IP68; no Wi-Fi or Sonos app.
What this means: Last year the JBL speakers fell further. The Roam 2 is the cheaper way into Sonos; the Charge 6 got the deepest cut.
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Questions people ask
When did the Era 100 Black Friday deal start last year?
By 20 November 2025 Sonos had cut it by 23% in its own sale. Watching from mid-November gives you the best chance.
Can the Sonos Era 100 play Bluetooth?
Yes. Unlike the old Sonos One it adds Bluetooth and a line-in, alongside Wi-Fi streaming in the Sonos app.
Does the Era 100 need to stay plugged in?
Yes. It has no battery, so it lives on a shelf. The Roam 2, Charge 6 and Flip 7 all run on battery.
How we reached this
Last year's cuts are the ones named outlets reported during Black Friday week 2025, against the regular price they quoted. The forecast is our reading of each model's age, its successors and last year's cuts. We never show prices.
We haven't tested these products ourselves. Our picks weigh independent expert reviews against each maker's published specs and the prices we checked. Opinions are ours; facts link to where they come from. How we choose.
Sources: Tom's Guide: Sonos Black Friday deals, TechRadar: five-star Bluetooth speaker Black Friday deals.