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Sonos vs Savant

Sonos logo

Sonos

Software

Premium multi-room audio system

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Savant logo

Savant

Software

Premium customizable automation and control system

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Sonos s2 app has not received significant updates beyond bug fixes since launch, making it difficult to search within music services; Savant pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • They diverge on capability: Sonos covers Multi-Room Audio, Savant covers Customizable.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Sonos and Savant actually diverge.

Attributes where Sonos and Savant differ
AttributeSonosSavant
Starting price$179/one-timeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, BluetoothWeb, Mobile
Founded20022005

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Sonos

  • Multi-Room Audio
  • Trueplay Tuning
  • Streaming Services
  • Alexa
  • Google Assistant
  • AirPlay 2
  • 100+ streaming services
  • IOS support

Only in Savant

  • Customizable
  • Multi-Room Control
  • Beautiful Interface
  • Premium Build
  • 1500+ devices
  • Mobile app
  • Touchscreens
  • Control systems support

Both cover

  • Voice Control

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Sonos

  • Multi-room audionot Savant
  • Home theaternot Savant
  • Music streamingnot Savant
  • Whole-home audionot Savant

Savant

  • Smart home automationnot Sonos
  • Climate controlnot Sonos
  • Lighting and audio-visual managementnot Sonos
  • Energy management and monitoringnot Sonos

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Sonos

  • S2 app has not received significant updates beyond bug fixes since launch, making it difficult to search within music services
  • Stereo pairing and bonding speakers into zones has technical limits on the number of devices
  • Only receives stereo audio from AirPlay 2, not supporting Dolby Atmos for spatial audio

Savant

  • Pricing is not published; requires consultation with dealer
  • Requires professional installation and dealer network

Pricing, plan by plan

Sonos

$179/one-time
  • Roam 2 Speaker$179/one-time
  • Era 100 SL Speaker$189/one-time
  • Sonos Play Speaker$299/one-time
  • Move 2 Speaker$489.99/one-time

Savant

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Savant review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Sonos if

  • You need multi-room audio.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth.
  • You also want trueplay tuning.
Sonos review

Choose Savant if

  • You need customizable.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
  • You also want multi-room control.
Savant review

Questions people ask

Is Sonos or Savant better?
Neither clearly leads. Sonos starts at $179/one-time and Savant at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Sonos or Savant?
Sonos starts at $179/one-time and Savant at On request.
Does Sonos or Savant run on more platforms?
Sonos runs on Web, iOS, Android, WiFi-based, Bluetooth. Savant runs on Web, Mobile.
What is Sonos best used for?
Sonos is most often used for multi-room audio, home theater, music streaming, whole-home audio. Of those, multi-room audio and home theater are not what Savant is typically brought in for.
What can Sonos do that Savant cannot?
Sonos covers Multi-Room Audio, Trueplay Tuning, Streaming Services, Alexa. Savant covers Customizable, Multi-Room Control, Beautiful Interface, Premium Build. Both handle Voice Control.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Sonos: Does Sonos support offline listening?

Sonos requires WiFi connectivity for setup, streaming services, and multi-room playback. Local playback via Bluetooth is available on some models like Roam 2 and Move 2, but streamed content cannot be played without internet.

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Sonos: What are the starting prices for new Sonos speakers in 2026?

The new Sonos Play costs $299 with 24-hour battery and portability, while the Era 100 SL costs $189 without microphone for basic streaming. Existing models range from Roam 2 at $179 to Move 2 at $489.99.

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Sonos: Can I use Sonos with voice assistants?

Sonos speakers support Alexa for voice control and can play Spotify, Apple Music, and other services via voice. Latest models have Alexa built-in, while older models can use the Sonos Alexa skill.

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Sonos: What music services does Sonos support?

Sonos works with Spotify (with Spotify Connect), Apple Music, and over 100 streaming services through the Sonos app, with direct voice control for popular services.

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