Apple HomePod (2nd generation) vs Sonos Era 100
Get the Sonos Era 100. It sounds great, costs less, works with Android and Spotify, and joins a Sonos system. The HomePod is a touch richer with Atmos, but it needs an iPhone and Siri.
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Which one is for you?
HomePod (2nd gen)
Get the HomePod if this sounds like you: an iPhone and Apple Music, an Apple TV, the richest sound from one speaker.
Is the Apple HomePod (2nd generation) worth it?Sonos Era 100
Android in the house, Spotify, a Sonos system one day? The Era 100.
Is the Sonos Era 100 worth it?Key differences
Sound
Works with
Spotify
Voice assistant
Mic off switch
Smart home
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
HomePod (2nd gen)
Owners love the sound, how good two sound as a stereo pair and how well it works with an Apple TV and iPhone. The main complaint is that the sound didn't live up to the price or to rivals.
- Great sound
- Even better as a stereo pair
- Works well with Apple TV and iPhone
- Sound not as good as expected for the price
- Drops its connection or stops working
Sonos Era 100
Owners love the sound, how easily it goes into a Sonos system or next to a Sonos soundbar, and how much sound comes from its size. The main complaint is the Sonos app and a frustrating set-up.
- Great sound
- Easy to set up
- Fills a room for its size
- Hard to set up, or the Sonos app is buggy
- Sound not as good as expected
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi?, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the HomePod (2nd gen): 172 verified buyer ratings at Costco (US) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the Sonos Era 100: 631 verified buyer ratings at Costco (US) and Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), read November 2026.