Apple HomePod (2nd generation) vs Sonos Era 100
Apple HomePod (2nd generation)
2023 · $299 today
8473
Sonos Era 100
2023 · $249 today
8272
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Apple HomePod (2nd generation) is better
- Drivers: 5 tweeters + 1 woofer vs 3 (1 tweeter, 2 mid-woofers)(2.0× more)
Why Sonos Era 100 is better
- Weight (kg): 2.02 vs 2.3(14% less)
Verdict
Apple HomePod (2nd generation) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple HomePod (2nd generation) | Sonos Era 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Drivers | 5 tweeters + 1 woofer● | 3 (1 tweeter, 2 mid-woofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Apple Music spatial) | No |
| Auto room tuning | Automatic (mic array) | Trueplay (mic-based) |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | 802.11n | 802.11ac dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 (setup only) | 5.0 |
| Thread hub | Yes | — |
| Line-in | — | USB-C (adapter) |
| Smart Features | ||
| Voice assistants | Siri only | Amazon Alexa built-in |
| Multiroom platform | AirPlay 2 / Apple Home | Sonos S2 |
| Matter/Smart home hub | Yes | — |
| AirPlay 2 | — | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight (kg) | 2.3 | 2.02● |
| Colors | 2 | 2 |