Apple
HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
85
/ 100
From $299
VS
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 wins by 3
Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
Smart/Portable · $1099
88
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 at 88. That puts Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick HomePod (2nd gen) if…
- ✓Room-sensing spatial audio
- ✓Best-in-class room-correction
- ✓Works as Apple TV speaker
Pick Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
HomePod (2nd gen) 85
vs 88 Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
Score breakdown
HomePod (2nd gen)
85 sound 88
features 82
design 90
ecosystem 90
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
88 sound 88
features 86
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HomePod (2nd gen) | Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4″ woofer + 5 tweeters | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Thread, BT 5.0 | — |
| Voice | Siri | — |
HomePod (2nd gen)
Pros
- +Room-sensing spatial audio
- +Best-in-class room-correction
- +Works as Apple TV speaker
Cons
- −Apple ecosystem only
- −Siri trails assistants
- −No line-in
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
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: HomePod (2nd gen) vs Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5? +
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is HomePod (2nd gen) worth the price? +
At $299, HomePod (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in design.
Is Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 worth the price? +
At $1,099, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does HomePod (2nd gen) or Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 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.