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Apple HomePod (1st generation) vs Sonos One Gen 2/One SL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple HomePod (1st generation)
Sonos One Gen 2/One SL

Tested using Methodology v0.8

Updated Sep 04, 2024 07:33 PM

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Apple HomePod (1st generation) Picture
Sonos One Gen 2/One SL Picture
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Voice Assistant
Yes
Battery Powered
No
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Speakerphone
No
Voice Assistant
Yes
Battery Powered
No

Variants

  • HomePod (1st generation) (Space Gray)
  • HomePod (1st generation) (White)
  • One Gen 2 (Black)
  • One SL (Black)
  • One SL (Shadow Edition)
  • One Gen 2 (White)
  • One SL (White)

Review

See Apple HomePod (1st generation) review

See Sonos One Gen 2/One SL review

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Our Verdict

Apple HomePod (1st generation)

Sonos One Gen 2/One SL

The Apple HomePod (1st generation) is a better speaker than the Sonos One Gen 2/One SL. The Apple has a better-balanced sound profile and has fewer compression artifacts at max volume. Its built-in Siri voice assistant can better register your commands, even if you're speaking in a noisy environment. That said, it may be harder to find in new condition now that it's been discontinued.

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