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 Roam 2 ranks #93 of 178 medium speakers by sound quality at $178.
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. The tradeoff: 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 Roam 2 is the battery-powered, tougher pick. A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support. Its battery is rated for 10 hours, while the Apple HomePod Mini needs an outlet. It is rated IPX5, while the Apple HomePod Mini has no water resistance. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Apple HomePod Mini lacks. The catch: Exact same sound quality as the original Sonos Roam.
Buy the Apple HomePod Mini at $149.36 for a powered desktop speaker, or the Sonos Roam 2 at $178 for a medium speaker instead.
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A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size.
A small Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speaker with water resistance, Alexa built in and Sonos multiroom support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Apple HomePod Mini | Sonos Roam 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.36 each | $178.00 |
| Ranked | #10 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #93 of 178 in Medium Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 10 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX5 |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | - |
| Power Input | External AC adapter (USB-C) | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (345 g) | 0.9 lbs (429 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Apple Home) | Sonos S2 App |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (4 far-field mics, no mute button) | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (via app, limited in Bluetooth mode) |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Home app) | Yes |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + dual passive bass radiators | 1x ~45mm racetrack mid-woofer + 1x tweeter + 2x passive radiators |
| 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) | 2.4” x 6.6” x 2.4” (62 x 168 x 60 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Apple Siri | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Apple Music (direct voice control); other services via AirPlay only | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 63Hz |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, AAC |
| Maximum SPL | - | 95dB (Manufacturer specified) |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
| Strap | - | No |
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