Apple
HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
85
/ 100
From $299
VS
HomePod (2nd gen) wins by 1
JBL
JBL Flip 6
Portable · IP67 · 12 h battery
84
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict
HomePod (2nd gen) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and JBL Flip 6 at 84. That puts HomePod (2nd gen) ahead by 1 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 JBL Flip 6 if…
- ✓Rugged IP67 build
- ✓Punchy bass for size
- ✓PartyBoost chaining
Score breakdown
HomePod (2nd gen)
85 sound 88
features 82
design 90
ecosystem 90
JBL Flip 6
84 sound 82
features 80
design 88
ecosystem 78
Specs side-by-side
Spec
HomePod (2nd gen)
JBL Flip 6
Drivers
4″ woofer + 5 tweeters
Woofer + tweeter
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Thread, BT 5.0
BT 5.1
Voice
Siri
—
Battery
—
12 h
Water rating
—
IP67
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
JBL Flip 6
Pros
- +Rugged IP67 build
- +Punchy bass for size
- +PartyBoost chaining
Cons
- −No app EQ
- −Mono (not stereo)
- −Aging design
FAQ: HomePod (2nd gen) vs JBL Flip 6
Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or JBL Flip 6? +
HomePod (2nd gen) scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 JBL Flip 6 worth the price? +
At $129, JBL Flip 6 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in design.
Does HomePod (2nd gen) or JBL Flip 6 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.