Apple HomePod (2nd gen) vs Sonos Era 100

Updated May 2026

Data from Amazon and official Apple and Sonos sites.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Sonos Era 100 earns the nod. Its clearest strengths are price, connectivity, and integrations, and it still looks stronger on voice assistant. Apple HomePod (2nd gen) still makes sense if rating, hub, and sensors is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Sonos Era 100. That makes Sonos Era 100 the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Apple

Apple HomePod (2nd gen)

$369.99

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Winner

Sonos

Sonos Era 100

14% OFF

$219.00

$189.00

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Feature	Apple HomePod (2nd gen)	Sonos Era 100	Winner
Price	$369.99	$189.00	Sonos Era 100
Rating	4.5	4.4	Apple HomePod (2nd gen)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet	Sonos Era 100
Integrations	Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Sonos Era 100
Hub	Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	None	Apple HomePod (2nd gen)
Voice Assistant	Apple Siri	Amazon Alexa, Sonos Voice Control	Sonos Era 100
Sensors	Temperature, Humidity	None	Apple HomePod (2nd gen)
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie

Apple

Apple HomePod (2nd gen)

$369.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Hub: Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
+ Sensors: Temperature, Humidity
- Price: $369.99 vs $189.00
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

Winner

Sonos

Sonos Era 100

14% OFF

$219.00

$189.00

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+ Price: $189.00
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
- Hub: None vs Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Apple HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos Era 100?: Sonos Era 100 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, connectivity, and integrations.
What is the biggest difference between Apple HomePod (2nd gen) and Sonos Era 100?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Apple HomePod (2nd gen) lists $369.99, while Sonos Era 100 lists $189.00.
Which one looks better on price?: Apple HomePod (2nd gen) is listed at $369.99, while Sonos Era 100 is listed at $189.00. Sonos Era 100 (better spec).
Who should buy Apple HomePod (2nd gen)?: Choose Apple HomePod (2nd gen) if your priority is rating and hub and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonos Era 100?: Choose Sonos Era 100 if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than rating.