Sonos
Sonos Era 300
Dolby Atmos · Wi-Fi 6 · Spatial audio
88
/ 100
From $449
VS
Sonos Era 300 wins by 3
Apple
HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
85
/ 100
From $299
Verdex verdict
Sonos Era 300 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Verdex 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…
- ✓Room-sensing spatial audio
- ✓Best-in-class room-correction
- ✓Works as Apple TV speaker
Score breakdown
Sonos Era 300
88 sound 90
features 88
design 92
ecosystem 86
HomePod (2nd gen)
85 sound 88
features 82
design 90
ecosystem 90
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Sonos Era 300
HomePod (2nd gen)
Drivers
6 (4 tweeters, 2 woofers)
4″ woofer + 5 tweeters
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, USB-C
Wi-Fi 5, Thread, BT 5.0
Voice
Amazon Alexa
Siri
Power
Class-D amps
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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
- +Room-sensing spatial audio
- +Best-in-class room-correction
- +Works as Apple TV speaker
Cons
- −Apple ecosystem only
- −Siri trails assistants
- −No line-in
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 Verdex score of 88 — strongest in design.
Is HomePod (2nd gen) worth the price? +
At $299, HomePod (2nd gen) delivers a Verdex 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.