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HomePod (2nd gen) — Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
Apple

HomePod (2nd gen)

Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri

85
/ 100
From $299
VS
Sonos Era 100 wins by 1
Sonos Era 100 — Stereo · Wi-Fi 6 · Line-in
Sonos

Sonos Era 100

Stereo · Wi-Fi 6 · Line-in

86
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict

Sonos Era 100 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and Sonos Era 100 at 86. That puts Sonos Era 100 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HomePod (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Room-sensing spatial audio
  • ✓Best-in-class room-correction
  • ✓Works as Apple TV speaker

Pick Sonos Era 100 if…

  • ✓True stereo from one speaker
  • ✓USB-C line-in
  • ✓Trueplay tuning
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

HomePod (2nd gen)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

HomePod (2nd gen) leads on ecosystem (90 vs 86).

Value for money

Sonos Era 100

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Era 100 more score per dollar ($249 vs $299).

HomePod (2nd gen) 85
vs
86 Sonos Era 100

Score breakdown

HomePod (2nd gen)
85
sound 88
features 82
design 90
ecosystem 90
Sonos Era 100
86
sound 88
features 86
design 90
ecosystem 86

Specs side-by-side

HomePod (2nd gen) versus Sonos Era 100 — full spec comparison
Spec HomePod (2nd gen) Sonos Era 100
Drivers
4″ woofer + 5 tweeters
2 tweeters + 1 mid-woofer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Thread, BT 5.0
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, USB-C
Voice
Siri
Amazon Alexa + Sonos Voice

HomePod (2nd gen)

Pros
  • +Room-sensing spatial audio
  • +Best-in-class room-correction
  • +Works as Apple TV speaker
Cons
  • −Apple ecosystem only
  • −Siri trails assistants
  • −No line-in

Sonos Era 100

Pros
  • +True stereo from one speaker
  • +USB-C line-in
  • +Trueplay tuning
Cons
  • −Sonos app issues persist
  • −No voice assistant in EU
  • −Bass-light vs larger rivals

FAQ: HomePod (2nd gen) vs Sonos Era 100

Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 100? +

Sonos Era 100 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is HomePod (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $299, HomePod (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in design.

Is Sonos Era 100 worth the price? +

At $249, Sonos Era 100 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in design.

Does HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 100 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for ecosystem, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 100? +

HomePod (2nd gen) — leads on ecosystem (90 vs 86). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is the better value, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 100? +

Sonos Era 100 — more score per dollar ($249 vs $299). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.