Between the HomePod mini and Roam 2, the HomePod mini comes out ahead in low-end response, while the Roam 2 wins on output power / water resistance. Overall, the HomePod mini scores 39.2 and the Roam 2 scores 46.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Roam 2 edges ahead on the Mars Score (39.2 vs 46.6), but the 7.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the HomePod mini if you care most about low-end response. The biggest gaps in its favor are low-end response.
Pick the Roam 2 if you care most about output power / water resistance. Its strongest claims are output power, water resistance, battery.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Roam 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - HomePod mini wins
- ▲Low-end response — 10.00 Hz less. 50 vs 60.
Why Sonos - Roam 2 wins
- ▲Output power — 50.00% more. 30 W vs 20 W.
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX0).
- ▲Battery: 10 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - HomePod mini | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 20 W | 30 Wlead |
| Low-end response | 50 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Apple - HomePod mini | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX0 | IP67lead |
| Weight | 345 glead | 430 g |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - HomePod mini | Sonos - Roam 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 0 h | 10 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |
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