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