Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)

Released February 2023

Advanced ($200-$600)
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)

Summary

Pros

  • Very consistent 360° sound rendition
  • Strong bass

Cons

  • Tonal balance is not great
  • Aggressive-sounding treble

Scores

113
speaker
39th

in Global Ranking

23rd

in Advanced Ranking

Overall Speaker Score i
113
48
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 160
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Relaxing i
104
64
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 158
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Party i
123
42
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 155
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Movies i
82
23
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 135
Top score
JBL L75ms Music System
Gathering i
110
80
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 140
Top score
LG XBoom RP4
Outdoor i
110
62
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 157
Top score
Devialet Mania
Bedtime i
77
41
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 128
Top score
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Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) speaker

Specifications

14.2 x 14.2 x 16.8cm
2.3kg

Dimensions & weight

Mains powered

Power

No water protection
No IP rating

Protection

No Bluetooth

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
AirPlay

Connectivity

Voice assistant
Siri

Voice assistant