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HomePod (2nd gen) — Smart/Portable · $299
Apple

HomePod (2nd gen)

Smart/Portable · $299

85
/ 100
From $299
VS
HomePod (2nd gen) wins by 3
Sonos Roam 2 · Olive — Smart/Portable · $179
Sonos

Sonos Roam 2 · Olive

Smart/Portable · $179

82
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict

HomePod (2nd gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and Sonos Roam 2 · Olive at 82. That puts HomePod (2nd gen) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HomePod (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick Sonos Roam 2 · Olive if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
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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.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Sound

HomePod (2nd gen)

Compared on the sound sub-score

HomePod (2nd gen) leads on sound (85 vs 82).

Value for money

Sonos Roam 2 · Olive

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sonos Roam 2 · Olive more score per dollar ($179 vs $299).

HomePod (2nd gen) 85
vs
82 Sonos Roam 2 · Olive

Score breakdown

HomePod (2nd gen)
85
sound 85
features 83
design 88
ecosystem 84
Sonos Roam 2 · Olive
82
sound 82
features 80
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

HomePod (2nd gen) versus Sonos Roam 2 · Olive — full spec comparison
Spec HomePod (2nd gen) Sonos Roam 2 · Olive

HomePod (2nd gen)

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

Sonos Roam 2 · Olive

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: HomePod (2nd gen) vs Sonos Roam 2 · Olive

Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Roam 2 · Olive? +

HomePod (2nd gen) scores 85 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 Roam 2 · Olive worth the price? +

At $179, Sonos Roam 2 · Olive delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in design.

Does HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Roam 2 · Olive 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 sound, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Roam 2 · Olive? +

HomePod (2nd gen) — leads on sound (85 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is the better value, HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Roam 2 · Olive? +

Sonos Roam 2 · Olive — more score per dollar ($179 vs $299). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.