These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Apple HomePod Mini ranks #10 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $149.36; the Sonos Move ranks #30 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $299.95.
What the Apple HomePod Mini does well: A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size. It links with other speakers (AirPlay 2 multi-room), which the Sonos Move cannot. Watch for: SoundGuys’ listed cons include no mute button at all, an occasionally annoying Handoff prompt, and no direct Spotify integration since Siri only launches Apple Music by voice.
The Sonos Move is the battery-powered, tougher option. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base. Its battery is rated for 11 hours, while the Apple HomePod Mini needs an outlet. It is rated IP56, while the Apple HomePod Mini has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Apple HomePod Mini lacks. Watch for: It is mono, heavy and less portable than a conventional Bluetooth speaker, while bass pumping and compression become audible at high volume.
One note: the Sonos Move is discontinued, but it still ranks #30 of 117 large speakers by sound quality, ahead of most of what is still sold new, so it is worth considering used. The Sonos Move’s replacement, the Sonos Move 2, is still sold new.
Buy the Apple HomePod Mini at $149.36 if you want a powered desktop speaker. Buy the Sonos Move at $299.95 if you want a large speaker instead.
Still deciding? The full Powered Home rankings and Portable Bluetooth rankings cover every ranked option.
A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size.
A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full bodied sound, automatic room tuning and a charging base.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Apple HomePod Mini | Sonos Move | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.36 each | $299.95 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #30 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 11 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IP56 |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter (USB-C) | USB-C (requires USB-C PD 12v minimum) |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (345 g) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Apple Home) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (4 far-field mics, no mute button) | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Home app) | Yes |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + dual passive bass radiators | 1x 3.5” (89mm) mid-woofer + 1x downward-firing tweeter (tweeter size undisclosed by Sonos) |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 3.9” (84.3 x 97.9 mm) (H x diameter) | 9.4” x 6.3” x 5” (240 x 160 x 126 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Apple Siri | Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant (choose one) plus Sonos Voice Control |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Apple Music (direct voice control); other services via AirPlay only | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 49Hz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.2 |
| Maximum SPL | - | 92dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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