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Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) — Spatial Audio · Siri · Matter hub
Apple

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)

Spatial Audio · Siri · Matter hub

88
/ 100
From $299
VS
KEF LSX II · Sunset Red wins by 4
KEF LSX II · Sunset Red — Smart/Portable · $1399
KEF

KEF LSX II · Sunset Red

Smart/Portable · $1399

92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

KEF LSX II · Sunset Red takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) lands at 88 and KEF LSX II · Sunset Red at 92. That puts KEF LSX II · Sunset Red ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 LSX II · Sunset Red if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound

Tie

Compared on the sound sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

KEF LSX II · Sunset Red

Compared on the features sub-score

KEF LSX II · Sunset Red leads on features (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) more score per dollar ($299 vs $1,399).

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) 88
vs
92 KEF LSX II · Sunset Red

Score breakdown

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
sound 92
features 88
ease 96
value 84
design 0
ecosystem 0
KEF LSX II · Sunset Red
92
sound 92
features 90
ease 0
value 0
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) versus KEF LSX II · Sunset Red — full spec comparison
Spec Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) KEF LSX II · Sunset Red
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 LSX II · Sunset Red

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 LSX II · Sunset Red

Which is better, Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) or KEF LSX II · Sunset Red? +

KEF LSX II · Sunset Red scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 LSX II · Sunset Red worth the price? +

At $1,399, KEF LSX II · Sunset Red delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) or KEF LSX II · Sunset Red 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.

Which is better for features, Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) or KEF LSX II · Sunset Red? +

KEF LSX II · Sunset Red — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is the better value, Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) or KEF LSX II · Sunset Red? +

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) — more score per dollar ($299 vs $1,399). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.