Speakers spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
HomePod (2nd generation) vs Sonos Era 100
HomePod (2nd generation) vs Sonos Era 100 lines up the February 2023 HomePod (2nd generation) with the March 2023 Sonos Era 100. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the speakers database.
HomePod (2nd generation) leads HomePod (2nd generation) vs Sonos Era 100 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on thread and smart home radio.
Spec sheet
| Spec | HomePod (2nd generation) | Sonos Era 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Thread | Thread border routerLeads | No Thread |
| Smart home radio | Matter controller and Thread border routerLeads | No smart home radio |
| Launch price | $299 | $249Leads |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Sonos Voice Control; Alexa where offered |
| Inputs | No line-in | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C line-in adapter |
Who should buy which
Choose the HomePod (2nd generation) if you want a Siri speaker. It leads on thread and smart home radio.
Choose the Sonos Era 100 if you want a Wi-Fi speaker. It leads on launch price.
Questions
Which is better, HomePod (2nd generation) or Sonos Era 100?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads HomePod (2nd generation) vs Sonos Era 100 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on thread and smart home radio.
HomePod (2nd generation) vs Sonos Era 100: which has the better Thread support?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads on Thread support. HomePod (2nd generation): Thread border router. Sonos Era 100: No Thread.
HomePod (2nd generation) vs Sonos Era 100: which has the better smart home radio?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads on smart home radio. HomePod (2nd generation): Matter controller and Thread border router. Sonos Era 100: No smart home radio.
What did HomePod (2nd generation) and Sonos Era 100 cost?
Sonos Era 100 leads on price. HomePod (2nd generation): $299. Sonos Era 100: $249.