$299 · S7 · 3y 5m old
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Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
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Value 58Worth comparing, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.
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Apple's second HomePod iteration offers all-around improvements, making it a stellar, albeit pricey, choice for those deeply invested in the Apple ecosystem.
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3
Median score
70
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Score range
70-80
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Highest-rated review
“A stellar but pricey sequel”
Tom's Guide · 80
Lowest-rated review
“If you’re deep in the Apple ecosystem and your Wi-Fi signal and frustration threshold are both strong, this is the smart speaker for you: it will play your music beautifully and make TV watching a delight. Just be prepared to repeat yourself, and listen to a bunch of songs you never asked for.”
Macworld · 70
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“If you’re deep in the Apple ecosystem and your Wi-Fi signal and frustration threshold are both strong, this is the smart speaker for you: it will play your music beautifully and make TV watching a delight. Just be prepared to repeat yourself, and listen to a bunch of songs you never asked for.”
Publisher rating: 3.5/5 · 41mo ago
“Apple’s second take on the HomePod doesn’t stray far from the original, but it’s better all around.”
Publisher rating: 7/10 · 41mo ago
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