Apple HomePod mini vs Sonos Era 100

Quick answer

Critics score the Apple HomePod mini 79 and the Sonos Era 100 89 out of 100, from 19 and 12 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 6 scored the Sonos Era 100 higher. On average those critics put the Sonos Era 100 9 points ahead.

Apple HomePod miniImage: Apple

Apple HomePod mini

79
Mixed
Average of 19 professional reviews
12 of 19 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 19 reviews landedRange 60–89
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: sound quality (18 of 19), design (9 of 19), ease of use (4 of 19)

Criticised for: controls and app (7 of 19), call quality (2 of 19)

The catch: Siri is limited and non-Apple music support is thin.

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Sonos Era 100Image: Sonos

Sonos Era 100

89
Highly rated
Average of 12 professional reviews
12 of 12 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 12 reviews landedRange 80–100
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: sound quality (12 of 12), connectivity (11 of 12), ease of use (3 of 12)

Criticised for: price (6 of 12), controls and app (3 of 12)

The catch: There is no Google Assistant, and line-in needs a paid adapter.

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Critics who reviewed both

The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards
OutletApple HomePod miniSonos Era 100Difference
WIRED6090-30
Engadget77est.89est.-12
Digital Trends83est.89est.-6
The Guardian83est.85est.-2
The Ambient89est.90-1
Trusted Reviews89est.90-1

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Apple HomePod mini minus the Sonos Era 100. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Apple HomePod mini or the Sonos Era 100?

Critics rate the Sonos Era 100 higher: 89 against 79. 6 outlets reviewed both: 6 scored the Sonos Era 100 higher. On average those critics put the Sonos Era 100 9 points ahead.

Do critics agree about the Apple HomePod mini and the Sonos Era 100?

The Apple HomePod mini: broad agreement, scores from 60 to 89. The Sonos Era 100: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 100.