Harman Kardon Citation 200 (Gen 2) vs Sonos Era 100
Harman Kardon Citation 200 (Gen 2)
2022 · $249 today
8068
Sonos Era 100
2023 · $249 today
8272
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Harman Kardon Citation 200 (Gen 2) is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Sonos Era 100 is better
- Colors: 2 vs 1(2.0× more)
- Drivers: 3 (1 tweeter, 2 mid-woofers) vs 1 tweeter, 1 mid-woofer(50% more)
- Weight (kg): 2.02 vs 2.6(29% less)
Verdict
Sonos Era 100 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Harman Kardon Citation 200 (Gen 2) | Sonos Era 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 1 tweeter, 1 mid-woofer | 3 (1 tweeter, 2 mid-woofers)● |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Amplifier power (W) | 60 | — |
| Auto room tuning | — | Trueplay (mic-based) |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11ac dual-band | 802.11ac dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Line-in | — | USB-C (adapter) |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | Alexa + Google Assistant built-in | Amazon Alexa built-in |
| Multiroom platform | Harman Kardon app | Sonos S2 |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 2.6 | 2.02● |
| Colors | 1 | 2● |