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

HomePod (2nd gen) · White

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) · White 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) · White 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) · White

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

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

Score breakdown

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

HomePod (2nd gen) · White

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) · White vs KEF LS50 Wireless II

Which is better, HomePod (2nd gen) · White 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) · White worth the price? +

At $299, HomePod (2nd gen) · White 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) · White 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) · White 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) · White or KEF LS50 Wireless II? +

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