Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) vs …
Every speakers worth comparing against the Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II
94
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black
94
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II · White
94
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Olive
94
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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KEF
KEF LS50 Wireless II · Sunset Red
94
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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KEF
KEF LSX II
92
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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Sonos
Sonos Era 300
88
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5
88
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
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Sonos
Sonos Era 300 · Black
88
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
vs
Sonos
Sonos Era 300 · White
88
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
vs
Sonos
Sonos Era 300 · Olive
88
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Apple
Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
88
vs
Sonos
Sonos Era 300 · Sunset Red
88
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Frequently asked
What's better than the Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)? +
Higher-scoring speakers include KEF LS50 Wireless II, KEF LS50 Wireless II · Black, KEF LS50 Wireless II · White. Each scores above the Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)'s 88/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's the closest competitor to the Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Sonos Era 300, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5, Sonos Era 300 · Black. These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.