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Sonos Era 300 — Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio
Sonos

Sonos Era 300

Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio

88
/ 100
From $449
VS
Sonos Era 300 wins by 3
HomePod (2nd gen) — Smart/Portable · $299
Apple

HomePod (2nd gen)

Smart/Portable · $299

85
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Sonos Era 300 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sonos Era 300 lands at 88 and HomePod (2nd gen) at 85. That puts Sonos Era 300 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sonos Era 300 if…

  • ✓Genuine Atmos from one box
  • ✓Sonos ecosystem polish
  • ✓USB-C line-in

Pick HomePod (2nd gen) 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

Sonos Era 300

Compared on the design sub-score

Sonos Era 300 leads on design (92 vs 88).

Sound

Sonos Era 300

Compared on the sound sub-score

Sonos Era 300 leads on sound (90 vs 85).

Features

Sonos Era 300

Compared on the features sub-score

Sonos Era 300 leads on features (88 vs 83).

Value for money

HomePod (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HomePod (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($299 vs $449).

Sonos Era 300 88
vs
85 HomePod (2nd gen)

Score breakdown

Sonos Era 300
88
sound 90
features 88
design 92
ecosystem 86
HomePod (2nd gen)
85
sound 85
features 83
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Sonos Era 300 versus HomePod (2nd gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Sonos Era 300 HomePod (2nd gen)
Drivers
6 (4 tweeters, 2 woofers)
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, USB-C
—
Voice
Amazon Alexa
—
Power
Class-D amps
—

Sonos Era 300

Pros
  • +Genuine Atmos from one box
  • +Sonos ecosystem polish
  • +USB-C line-in
Cons
  • −Sonos app issues persist
  • −Needs Atmos-mastered tracks
  • −Bass limits vs larger rivals

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

FAQ: Sonos Era 300 vs HomePod (2nd gen)

Which is better, Sonos Era 300 or HomePod (2nd gen)? +

Sonos Era 300 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sonos Era 300 worth the price? +

At $449, Sonos Era 300 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in design.

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

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

Does Sonos Era 300 or HomePod (2nd gen) 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, Sonos Era 300 or HomePod (2nd gen)? +

Sonos Era 300 — leads on design (92 vs 88). Compared on the design sub-score.

Which is better for sound, Sonos Era 300 or HomePod (2nd gen)? +

Sonos Era 300 — leads on sound (90 vs 85). Compared on the sound sub-score.