Speakers spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod mini
Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod mini lines up the March 2023 Sonos Era 100 with the November 2020 HomePod mini. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the speakers database.
HomePod mini leads Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod mini on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on thread, smart home radio, and launch price.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Sonos Era 100 | HomePod mini |
|---|---|---|
| Thread | No Thread | Thread border routerLeads |
| Smart home radio | No smart home radio | Matter controller and Thread border routerLeads |
| Launch price | $249 | $99Leads |
| Voice assistant | Sonos Voice Control; Alexa where offered | Siri |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C line-in adapter | No line-in |
Who should buy which
Choose the Sonos Era 100 if you want a Wi-Fi speaker.
Choose the HomePod mini if you want a Siri speaker. It leads on thread, smart home radio, and launch price.
Questions
Which is better, Sonos Era 100 or HomePod mini?
HomePod mini leads Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod mini on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on thread, smart home radio, and launch price.
Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod mini: which has the better Thread support?
HomePod mini leads on Thread support. Sonos Era 100: No Thread. HomePod mini: Thread border router.
Sonos Era 100 vs HomePod mini: which has the better smart home radio?
HomePod mini leads on smart home radio. Sonos Era 100: No smart home radio. HomePod mini: Matter controller and Thread border router.
What did Sonos Era 100 and HomePod mini cost?
HomePod mini leads on price. Sonos Era 100: $249. HomePod mini: $99.