These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sonos Move 2 ranks #28 of 114 large speakers by sound quality at $480; the Apple HomePod Mini 2 ranks #11 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $149.
The Sonos Move 2 is the battery-powered, tougher pick. A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full sound, clear mids and a long battery for moving around the home. Its battery is rated for 24 hours, while the Apple HomePod Mini 2 needs an outlet. It is rated IP56, while the Apple HomePod Mini 2 has no water resistance. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Apple HomePod Mini 2 lacks. The catch: Not very loud.
What the Apple HomePod Mini 2 does well: Apple’s second generation HomePod mini keeps the compact acoustic design of the Apple HomePod Mini, a full-range driver with dual passive radiators and a waveguide for 360 degree sound, and adds a newer chip for real-time computational tuning. It links with other speakers (AirPlay 2 multi-room), which the Sonos Move 2 cannot. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from its measured predecessor.
Pre-order: the Apple HomePod Mini 2 is available for pre-order and expected to ship Friday, October 30, 2026.
Buy the Sonos Move 2 at $480 if you want a large speaker. Buy the Apple HomePod Mini 2 at $149 if you want a powered desktop speaker instead.
About the ratings: the Apple HomePod Mini 2’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.1 to 3.5, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth portable with warm, full sound, clear mids and a long battery for moving around the home.
Apple’s second generation HomePod mini keeps the compact acoustic design of the Apple HomePod Mini, a full-range driver with dual passive radiators and a waveguide for 360 degree sound, and adds a newer chip for real-time computational tuning.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonos Move 2 | Apple HomePod Mini 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $480.00 | $149.00 each Preorder |
| Ranked | #28 of 114 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #11 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers Estimated |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 24 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| IP Rating | IP56 | None |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C) | No |
| Power Input | USB-C | External 20W USB-C power adapter |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | - |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 0.7 lbs (335 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes (Wi-Fi 6E) |
| App | No | Yes (Apple Home) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (3 far-field mics) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa (Sonos Voice Control also built in) | Apple Siri |
| EQ | No | No |
| Party Mode | No | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) |
| TWS | Yes | Yes (stereo pairing via Home app) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 9.5” x 6.3” x 5” (242 x 160 x 126 mm) | 3.3” x 3.9” (84.3 x 97.9 mm) (H x diameter) |
| Drivers | mid-woofer, 2x angled tweeters | Full-range driver + dual passive bass radiators |
| Digital Aux Input | No | - |
| Strap | No | - |
| 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 |
| Streaming Services | - | AirPlay 2, Apple Music (direct voice control); other services via AirPlay only |
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