Apple
HomePod (2nd gen)
Smart/Portable · $299
85
/ 100
From $299
VS
KEF LS50 Wireless II wins by 9
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
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
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.