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 and 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 and water resistance. Its strongest claims are output power, water resistance, battery.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs don't 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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