Apple HomePod vs Sonos One
Apple HomePod
2018 · $349 today
7146
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Apple HomePod is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Sonos One is better
- Weight: 1850 g vs 2500 g(35% less)
- Height: 6.36 in vs 6.8 in(7% less)
Verdict
Sonos One leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple HomePod | Sonos One |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 7 tweeter array + 4in woofer | 1 tweeter + 1 mid-woofer |
| Far-field Microphones | 6-mic array | 6-mic array |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant |
| Room Sensing | Automatic acoustic tuning | — |
| Multi-room Audio | — | Sonos S2 native |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Height | 6.8 in | 6.36 in● |
| Weight | 2500 g | 1850 g● |