Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) | Sonos - Move (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | true | false |
| Matter / Thread | true | false |
Between the HomePod (2nd gen) and Move (1st gen), the HomePod (2nd gen) comes out ahead in dolby atmos / matter / thread, while the Move (1st gen) wins on several specs. Overall, the HomePod (2nd gen) scores 87 and the Move (1st gen) scores 51.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The HomePod (2nd gen) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 35.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the HomePod (2nd gen) if you care most about dolby atmos / matter / thread. The biggest gaps in its favor are dolby atmos, matter / thread. The single most decisive one: Has Dolby Atmos.
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, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the HomePod (2nd gen) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) or Sonos - Move (1st gen)?
Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) leads the current Mars Score by 35.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare dolby atmos, matter / thread against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) if…
Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) has the measurable edge on has dolby atmos, has matter thread.
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 (2nd gen) wins
- ▲Has Dolby Atmos.
- ▲Has Matter / Thread.
Why Sonos - Move (1st gen) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) | Sonos - Move (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 60 W | 60 W |
| Stereo pairingⓘ | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | truelead | false |
| Built-in display | false | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Apple - HomePod (2nd gen) | Sonos - Move (1st gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa |
| Matter / Thread | truelead | false |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |