Apple HomePod

Released February 2018

Advanced ($200-$600)
Apple HomePod

Summary

Pros

  • Efficient room calibration
  • Evenly distributed sound at 360 degrees around the speaker

Cons

  • Reproduction of voices
  • Easy distortion of bass

Scores

113
speaker
Overall Speaker Score i
113
48
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 160
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Relaxing i
107
64
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 158
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Party i
109
42
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 155
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Movies i
96
23
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 134
Top score
Bowers & Wilkins Formation Wedge
Gathering i
118
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 141
Top score
Teufel Boomster
Bedtime i
73
41
Baidu Xiaodu Smart Speaker Ultimate Edition
BEST 128
Top score
Google Home Max
Tests

Read the test results

Apple HomePod speaker

Specifications

14.2 x 14.2 x 17.2cm
2.5kg

Dimensions & weight

Mains powered

Power

No water protection
No IP rating

Protection

No Bluetooth

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
AirPlay

Connectivity

No Voice assistant

Voice assistant