HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red
Smart/Portable · $2799
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red at 94. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red ahead by 9 points — a decisive 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 KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HomePod (2nd gen) | KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4″ woofer + 5 tweeters | — |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Thread, BT 5.0 | — |
| Voice | Siri | — |
HomePod (2nd gen)
- +Room-sensing spatial audio
- +Best-in-class room-correction
- +Works as Apple TV speaker
- −Apple ecosystem only
- −Siri trails assistants
- −No line-in
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red
- +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- +App EQ on modern models
- +USB-C/AUX input on some
- −Brand ecosystem lock-in
- −Subscription features on some
- −Bass limits at lower sizes
FAQ: HomePod (2nd gen) vs KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red
Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red? +
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red worth the price? +
At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.
Does HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LS50 Wireless 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.