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HomePod (2nd gen) — Smart/Portable · $299
Apple

HomePod (2nd gen)

Smart/Portable · $299

85
/ 100
From $299
VS
KEF LS50 Wireless II wins by 9
KEF LS50 Wireless II — Smart/Portable · $2799
KEF

KEF LS50 Wireless II

Smart/Portable · $2799

94
/ 100
From $2,799
Specdex verdict

KEF LS50 Wireless II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, HomePod (2nd gen) lands at 85 and KEF LS50 Wireless II at 94. That puts KEF LS50 Wireless II ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick HomePod (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick KEF LS50 Wireless 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 LS50 Wireless II

Compared on the sound sub-score

KEF LS50 Wireless II leads on sound (94 vs 85).

Design

Tie

Compared on the design sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

KEF LS50 Wireless II

Compared on the features sub-score

KEF LS50 Wireless II leads on features (92 vs 83).

Value for money

HomePod (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HomePod (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($299 vs $2,799).

HomePod (2nd gen) 85
vs
94 KEF LS50 Wireless II

Score breakdown

HomePod (2nd gen)
85
sound 85
features 83
design 88
ecosystem 84
KEF LS50 Wireless II
94
sound 94
features 92
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

HomePod (2nd gen) versus KEF LS50 Wireless II — full spec comparison
Spec HomePod (2nd gen) KEF LS50 Wireless II

HomePod (2nd gen)

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

KEF LS50 Wireless 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 LS50 Wireless II

Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LS50 Wireless II? +

KEF LS50 Wireless II 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 worth the price? +

At $2,799, KEF LS50 Wireless II delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in sound.

Does HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LS50 Wireless 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 LS50 Wireless II? +

KEF LS50 Wireless II — leads on sound (94 vs 85). Compared on the sound sub-score.

Which is better for features, HomePod (2nd gen) or KEF LS50 Wireless II? +

KEF LS50 Wireless II — leads on features (92 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.