Modern speaker with 802.11ax (WiFi6) connectivity compared to Apple HomePod2 with ancient WiFi4 (802.11n) technology. It's not about maximum speed but better wifi range, support for MU-MIMO, better compatibility with modern routers, WPA3, mesh setups.
I have 2 HomePod minis (also WiFi4) and I'm hearing Siri's "I'm having trouble connecting to the Internet" too often.
Sonos has introduced the Era 100 and Era 300, a pair of new smart speakers. Sonos has pitched the Era 100 and Era 300 at vastly different price points, with the Era 100 serving as a Sonos One successor.