Apple
HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
85
/ 100
From $299
VS
Sonos Era 300 wins by 3
Sonos
Sonos Era 300
Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio
88
/ 100
From $449
Verdex verdict
Sonos Era 300 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Verdex 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
Score breakdown
HomePod (2nd gen)
85 sound 88
features 82
design 90
ecosystem 90
Sonos Era 300
88 sound 90
features 88
design 92
ecosystem 86
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)
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 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
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 Verdex score of 85 — strongest in design.
Is Sonos Era 300 worth the price? +
At $449, Sonos Era 300 delivers a Verdex 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.