HomePod (2nd gen)
Apple S7 · Dolby Atmos · Siri
KEF LSX II LT
Active wireless · Uni-Q · KEF Connect
KEF LSX II LT takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and KEF LSX II LT at 92. That puts KEF LSX II LT 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 LT if…
- ✓Best-in-class wireless desktop speakers
- ✓Uni-Q driver for ideal stereo image
- ✓Hi-res over LDAC + Tidal Connect
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound
KEF LSX II LTCompared on the sound sub-score
KEF LSX II LT leads on sound (96 vs 88).
Features
KEF LSX II LTCompared on the features sub-score
KEF LSX II LT leads on features (92 vs 82).
Value for money
HomePod (2nd gen)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
HomePod (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($299 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | HomePod (2nd gen) | KEF LSX II LT |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 4″ woofer + 5 tweeters | Uni-Q (HF + 4.5″ MF) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, Thread, BT 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6, BT 5.0 LDAC, AirPlay 2, Roon, HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical |
| Voice | Siri | — |
| Power | — | 70W per speaker |
| Inputs | — | 5 |
| Weight | — | 3.6 kg pair |
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 LSX II LT
- +Best-in-class wireless desktop speakers
- +Uni-Q driver for ideal stereo image
- +Hi-res over LDAC + Tidal Connect
- −Pair must be wired (or use 2.4 GHz wireless)
- −No subwoofer output
- −Black/white only on LT trim
FAQ: HomePod (2nd gen) vs KEF LSX II LT
Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LSX II LT? +
KEF LSX II LT 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 LT worth the price? +
At $1,199, KEF LSX II LT delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
Does HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LSX II LT 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 LT? +
KEF LSX II LT — leads on sound (96 vs 88). Compared on the sound sub-score.
Which is better for features, HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LSX II LT? +
KEF LSX II LT — leads on features (92 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.