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Apple HomePod 2nd Gen (2023)

Apple HomePod 2nd Gen (2023)
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alaScore 96

35 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews of Apple HomePod 2nd Gen (2023). The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and price. The design and sound are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the usability. Views are divided on the bass quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple HomePod 2nd Gen (2023) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.

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Apple HomePod (second generation) review: a sound investment

 

The HomePod is back and it sounds incredible for music and movies

Stunning audio ; Works perfectly with Apple TV ; Now a proficient home hub

Bass can be a bit much ; Requires other Apple products ; Too tall to sit under your TV

The second-generation HomePod provides jaw-dropping audio, whether listening to music or watching films through the Apple TV, and it only gets better with two of them. If you've already bought into the Apple ecosystem, this provides a premium...

Jan, 2023
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Expert review by : Rasmus Larsen | (flatpanelshd.com)

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) as TV speakers review

 

A pair of HomePods is now an alternative to a soundbar

Good wireless TV speakers + virtual center ; Great for music ; Neutral & balanced sound ; Automatic room calibration ; Flexible volume control

Requires Apple TV 4K ; No up-firing units ; No options for surround expansion

Oct, 2023
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Expert review by : Caleb Denison (digitaltrends.com)

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) review: two is better than one

 

One second-generation Apple HomePod is great. But it really starts to shine when you put two of them together.

Great sound quality Incredible bass performance Dazzling Spatial Audio surround Plug and Play wireless Slick design

Limited connection options No direct Spotify playback

“A pair of HomePods make a formidable home entertainment powerhouse.”

Jan, 2023
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Expert review by : Tim Gideon Angela Moscaritolo (pcmag.com)

Apple HomePod (2nd Generation, 2023) Review

 

Rich bass response and clear highs ; Room-sensing audio ; Strong mic clarity ; HomeKit and Matter support ; Temperature and humidity sensors

Expensive ; No user-customizable EQ ; Matter setup issues in testing

Apple's second-generation HomePod carries over the elegant design from the original, but improves the audio and smart home experiences to better compete with speakers from Amazon and Google.

Jan, 2023
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Expert review by : Ty Pendlebury (cnet.com)

HomePod 2nd-Gen: An Apple-Centric Experience with Quality Sound

 

In our hands-on testing, the new HomePod sounded great, but the $299 price tag limits its appeal to Apple fans with sizeable budgets.

Excellent sound ; Compact size ; Integrates well with Apple devices and services

Costly ; Not as loud as rivals ; Still needs an iOS device ; Can't set Spotify as default music service

Jan, 2023
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Expert review by : Michael Brown (techhive.com)

Apple HomePod (2nd generation, 2023)

 

The new HomePod supports Matter, the standard that promises to get rid of walled gardens, but this smart speaker won't let you entirely escape Apple's.

A promising smart home hub via HomeKit and Matter ; Two can form a stereo pair ; Supports AirPlay 2 for multi-room audio ; Supports Dolby Atmos

Lots of other speakers sound better and cost less ; Limited support for high-res music-streaming services beyond Apple Music ; You need two for the best audio performance ; You can’t add a subwoofer or rear surround channels

Apple’s second-generation HomePod is an improvement over the first and it costs less, but it will only be of interest to iOS users. Even then, it’s not the strongest smart home hub, nor is it the best speaker for music and movies in its price class.

Mar, 2023
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Expert review by : Ali Pardiwala (gadgets.ndtv.com)

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) Review

 

The HomePod (2nd Gen) works best within the Apple ecosystem.

Looks good ; Much more capable than the size suggests ; Flawless connectivity with Apple devices ; Works well as a speaker for your TV ; Flexible, powerful sound

Expensive ; Limited IoT capabilities for now

As far as smart speakers go, the Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) is undeniably expensive, and too specific in its functionality for many to even want to consider in India. However, if you have an iPhone and other Apple hardware such as the Apple TV 4K, the...

Mar, 2023
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Expert review by : Tyler Hayes (reviewgeek.com)

Apple HomePod 2 Review: Big Sound in a Small Size

 

The second-generation Apple HomePod isn't a perfect speaker, and its $300 price makes its value skewed, but it does provide full music fidelity with easy-to-use features. And because of its convenient total package, it's a worthy addition to any Apple...

Feb, 2023
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Expert review by : Trevor Long (eftm.com.au)

Apple HomePod 2nd Generation Review - Same Same but different

 

If Apple had released this HomePod 2nd Generation a couple of years ago when the original HomePod was still on the market it would make great sense as a

An outstanding speaker, audio performance out of this world, but still lacking true smarts.

Jan, 2023
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Expert review by : Mark Henninger (soundandvision.com)

Apple HomePod (Generation 2) Review

 

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The moment I first heard a pair of the new Apple HomePod speakers play spatial audio, I could not get one thought out of my mind: This is going to be more than good enough for 90+ percent of listeners. Of course there will still be a place in this...

Jan, 2023
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