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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
KEF LSX II wins by 7
KEF LSX II — Smart/Portable · $1399
KEF

KEF LSX II

Smart/Portable · $1399

92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

KEF LSX II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and KEF LSX II at 92. That puts KEF LSX II ahead by 7 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 LSX II 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

KEF LSX II

Compared on the sound sub-score

KEF LSX II leads on sound (92 vs 88).

Design

HomePod (2nd gen)

Compared on the design sub-score

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

Ecosystem

HomePod (2nd gen)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

HomePod (2nd gen) leads on ecosystem (90 vs 84).

Value for money

HomePod (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

HomePod (2nd gen) 85
vs
92 KEF LSX II

Score breakdown

HomePod (2nd gen)
85
sound 88
features 82
design 90
ecosystem 90
KEF LSX II
92
sound 92
features 90
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

HomePod (2nd gen) versus KEF LSX II — full spec comparison
Spec HomePod (2nd gen) KEF LSX II
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

KEF LSX II

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 KEF LSX II

Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LSX II? +

KEF LSX II scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. 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 LSX II worth the price? +

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

Does HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LSX II 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 sound, HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LSX II? +

KEF LSX II — leads on sound (92 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for design, HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LSX II? +

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