# Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) vs Sonos Era 100: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) (Apple) and Sonos Era 100 (Sonos) among smart speakers. Sonos Era 100 is the cheaper of the two at $249.

## Side by side

| Spec | Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) | Sonos Era 100 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $299 | $249 |
| Brand | Apple | Sonos |
| Released | 2023-02 | 2023-03 |
| Assistant | Siri | Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control |
| Drivers | 1x 4-inch high-excursion woofer, 5x horn-loaded tweeters (each with neodymium magnet) | 2x angled tweeters, 1x midwoofer (3 class-D amplifiers) |
| Smart home hub | HomeKit hub, Matter, Thread Border Router | — |
| Audio calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Aux or line out | — | USB-C line-in (via optional Line-In Adapter, $19) |
| Dimensions (in) | 5.6 x 6.6 | 7.18 x 4.72 x 5.14 |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Assistant: Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) Siri vs Sonos Era 100 Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control
- Drivers: Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) 1x 4-inch high-excursion woofer, 5x horn-loaded tweeters (each with neodymium magnet) vs Sonos Era 100 2x angled tweeters, 1x midwoofer (3 class-D amplifiers)
- Dimensions (in): Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) 5.6 x 6.6 vs Sonos Era 100 7.18 x 4.72 x 5.14

## What reviewers say

**Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)** — Three whitelisted testers (What Hi-Fi, TechRadar, SoundGuys) reviewed the HomePod 2 hands-on but published only qualitative impressions, so no lab dB or frequency numbers exist here. All praise rich, detailed sound and strong bass for the size, while flagging Apple-only lock-in, a weak Siri, and a high price. (3 sourced reviews.)

**Sonos Era 100** — All four whitelisted testers (PCWorld, What Hi-Fi, TechRadar, Tom's Guide) reviewed the exact Sonos Era 100; the separate 'SL' variant was excluded. All agree it clearly upgrades the Sonos One with bigger, deeper bass, more detail, and new Bluetooth plus optional line-in flexibility. Only PCWorld took instrumented measurements, peaking at 90 dB while streaming (88 dB via line-in, 82 dB internet radio). TechRadar dissents on the bass, calling the deeper low-end 'a bit flabby.' (4 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Apple HomePod (2nd Gen): https://support.apple.com/en-us/111843 (support.apple.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Sonos Era 100: https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/era-100 (sonos.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-speakers/apple-homepod-2nd-gen-vs-sonos-era-100/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) ($299) vs Sonos Era 100 ($249) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-speakers/apple-homepod-2nd-gen-vs-sonos-era-100/
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