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Sonos Era 300 v s Apple HomePod 2: which smart speaker is better?

SONOS ERA 300

  • 449
  • 50
  • Wi-fiAirPlay2 Bluetooth, USB-C line-in
  • 16x26x19cm
  • 45kg

APPLE HOMEPOD 2

  • 299
  • 50
  • AirPlay2
  • 14x14x17cm
  • 23kg

Sonos is probably the biggest name in multi-room audio, but with Apple, Amazon, Google and more getting in on the act, it has faced some stiff competition in recent years. Now the company is hitting back with the Sonos Era 300, its most versatile speaker yet. How does it fare against the five-star Apple HomePod 2?

Both of these smart speakers are premium, well-featured devices, and their prices reflect that. The HomePod 2 launched at £299 and the Sonos, which packs plenty of technology and an eye-catching design, comes in at £449. Don’t expect significant discounts on either

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