Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
Spatial Audio · Siri · Matter hub
88
/ 100
From $299
VS
KEF LS50 Wireless II wins by 6
KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II
Smart/Portable · $2799
94
/ 100
From $2,799
Specdex verdict
KEF LS50 Wireless II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) lands at 88 and KEF LS50 Wireless II at 94. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) if…
- ✓Best mono speaker sound at this price
- ✓Built-in Matter hub
- ✓Adaptive room sensing
Pick KEF LS50 Wireless II if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) 88
vs 94 KEF LS50 Wireless II
Score breakdown
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88 sound 92
features 88
ease 96
value 84
design 0
ecosystem 0
KEF LS50 Wireless II
94 sound 94
features 92
ease 0
value 0
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) | KEF LS50 Wireless II |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4″ woofer + 5 tweeters | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0, Thread, Matter | — |
| Voice | Siri | — |
| Spatial | Dolby Atmos Music | — |
| Trueplay tuning | Auto room-sensing | — |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | — |
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
Pros
- +Best mono speaker sound at this price
- +Built-in Matter hub
- +Adaptive room sensing
Cons
- −Apple ecosystem only
- −No 3.5mm input
- −No Spotify Connect (still 2025!)
KEF LS50 Wireless II
Pros
- +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- +App EQ on modern models
- +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
- −Brand ecosystem lock-in
- −Subscription features on some
- −Bass limits at lower sizes
FAQ: Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) vs KEF LS50 Wireless II
Which is better, Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) or KEF LS50 Wireless II? +
KEF LS50 Wireless II scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) worth the price? +
At $299, Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ease.
Is KEF LS50 Wireless II worth the price? +
At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.
Does Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) or KEF LS50 Wireless II last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.