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HomePod (2nd gen) — Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
Apple

HomePod (2nd gen)

Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri

85
/ 100
From $299
VS
HomePod (2nd gen) wins by 1
JBL Flip 6 — Portable · IP67 · 12 h battery
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
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Winner by scenario

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

Design

HomePod (2nd gen)

Compared on the design sub-score

HomePod (2nd gen) leads on design (90 vs 88).

Sound

HomePod (2nd gen)

Compared on the sound sub-score

HomePod (2nd gen) leads on sound (88 vs 82).

Ecosystem

HomePod (2nd gen)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

HomePod (2nd gen) leads on ecosystem (90 vs 78).

Value for money

JBL Flip 6

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

JBL Flip 6 more score per dollar ($129 vs $299).

HomePod (2nd gen) 85
vs
84 JBL Flip 6

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

HomePod (2nd gen) versus JBL Flip 6 — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for design, HomePod (2nd gen) or JBL Flip 6? +

HomePod (2nd gen) — leads on design (90 vs 88). Compared on the design sub-score.

Which is better for sound, HomePod (2nd gen) or JBL Flip 6? +

HomePod (2nd gen) — leads on sound (88 vs 82). Compared on the sound sub-score.