HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
Sonos Era 300
Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio
Sonos Era 300 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and Sonos Era 300 at 88. That puts Sonos Era 300 ahead by 3 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 300 if…
- ✓Genuine Atmos from one box
- ✓Sonos ecosystem polish
- ✓USB-C line-in
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testDesign
Sonos Era 300Compared on the design sub-score
Sonos Era 300 leads on design (92 vs 90).
Sound
Sonos Era 300Compared on the sound sub-score
Sonos Era 300 leads on sound (90 vs 88).
Ecosystem
HomePod (2nd gen)Compared on the ecosystem sub-score
HomePod (2nd gen) leads on ecosystem (90 vs 86).
Value for money
HomePod (2nd gen)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
HomePod (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($299 vs $449).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HomePod (2nd gen) | Sonos Era 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4″ woofer + 5 tweeters | 6 (4 tweeters, 2 woofers) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Thread, BT 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, USB-C |
| Voice | Siri | Amazon Alexa |
| Power | — | Class-D amps |
HomePod (2nd gen)
- +Room-sensing spatial audio
- +Best-in-class room-correction
- +Works as Apple TV speaker
- −Apple ecosystem only
- −Siri trails assistants
- −No line-in
Sonos Era 300
- +Genuine Atmos from one box
- +Sonos ecosystem polish
- +USB-C line-in
- −Sonos app issues persist
- −Needs Atmos-mastered tracks
- −Bass limits vs larger rivals
FAQ: HomePod (2nd gen) vs Sonos Era 300
Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 300? +
Sonos Era 300 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 300 worth the price? +
At $449, Sonos Era 300 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in design.
Does HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 300 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 design, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 300? +
Sonos Era 300 — leads on design (92 vs 90). Compared on the design sub-score.
Which is better for sound, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 300? +
Sonos Era 300 — leads on sound (90 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.