Which smart speaker is superior, the Sonos One or the HomePod mini?

The Sonos One and HomePod mini are two of the greatest smart speakers available. Few devices can equal the style and performance of these two behemoths, which offer flawless sound, excellent smart home connectivity, and sleek designs. Which one, though, is best for your house? There are a few significant distinctions between the two smart speakers that can make one a better fit for your home, even if it's impossible to go wrong with either. To assist you in making the best choice, here is a deeper look at the Sonos One and HomePod mini. Photo Credit: Yahoo Movies Canada

Price and accessibility

Although it frequently goes on sale for $179, the Sonos One usually retails for $219. There are just two colors (White or Black) with identical specifications and costs. The HomePod small, on the other hand, costs just $99 and comes in five distinct colors (Space Gray, Blue, White, Yellow, and Orange). With its price practically cut in half compared to the competition, the HomePod mini is the clear victor in this comparison.

Appeal

Beautiful devices include the Sonos One and HomePod mini. Apple's offering measures just 3.3 inches height and 3.9 inches wide compared to 4.7 inches wide and 6.4 inches tall for the Sonos One. However, a few more inches shouldn't be a problem unless you're trying to fit the Sonos One into a confined space or set it up on a desk. The Sonos One finally starts to shine in this situation. It might be more expensive and have a bigger footprint than the HomePod small, but it all adds up to an amazing listening experience. With two Class-D digital amplifiers, a tweeter, and a mid-woofer, it has excellent technical capabilities and can fill almost any room with powerful sound. It's simple to understand why the smart speaker is so well-liked among audiophiles when you consider features like Trueplay, which analyzes the acoustics of your space and adjusts your Sonos One accordingly. Photo Credit: Routenote

Connectivity

Until recently, HomePod mini could only communicate with other HomeKit gadgets. But as of a recent update, Matter is now supported by the smart speaker. While we're still waiting for Matter to expand to new devices, the HomePod mini should benefit greatly in the next months and years. The Hey Sonos assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant are all supported with Sonos One. Additionally, it works with AirPlay 2. While Sonos has joined the Matter train, it has not yet made Sonos One compatibility available. Support might come in the future, but at least it already supports the Google and Amazon ecosystems. Photo Credit: CNN

Conclusion

It's difficult to choose incorrectly with any product, as was said at the beginning of this discussion. The HomePod mini works well as a desktop speaker or to fill smaller spaces, while the Sonos One is best for large spaces or people who intend to listen to a lot of music on their smart speaker. Additionally, keep in mind that the HomePod tiny is more suitable if you're on a tight budget. You'll be well-served by the excellent sound provided by Sonos One, though, assuming cost is not a concern.