Between the HomePod (1st gen) and Move (1st gen), the HomePod (1st gen) comes out ahead in several specs, while the Move (1st gen) wins on several specs. Overall, the HomePod (1st gen) scores 42.7 and the Move (1st gen) scores 42.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The HomePod (1st gen) does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
The Move (1st gen) similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable output, dolby atmos, matter / thread, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - HomePod (1st gen) or Sonos - Move (1st gen)?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare the highlighted specifications against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - HomePod (1st gen) if…
Apple - HomePod (1st gen) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose Sonos - Move (1st gen) if…
Sonos - Move (1st gen) does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - HomePod (1st gen) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sonos - Move (1st gen) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - HomePod (1st gen) | Sonos - Move (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 60 W | 60 W |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Apple - HomePod (1st gen) | Sonos - Move (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa |
| Matter / Thread | false | false |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |