Storm Score 73 out of 100
Reviews 4 published
Outlets 4 publications
Top Outlet RTINGS highest score
% Positive 75% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“Critics praise the Apple HomePod (2nd Generation, 2023) for its refined design and strong performance within the Apple ecosystem, but fault its lack of sound customization and the disappointing downmixing of stereo content into mono.”

Certified
Critically
Acclaimed
73 / 100
Tier Distribution 4 reviews total
25%
50%
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Universal Acclaim (90–100): 1 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): 2 reviews
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 reviews

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Great audio quality
  • Beautiful design
  • Detachable power cable
  • Great mic pickup
  • Solid bass response
  • Well‑made build

Points of Contention

  • Siri unreliable
  • Wi‑Fi picky
  • Muddy mids and highs
  • Limited music services
  • No aux input

Professional Reviews

4 reviews from 4 critics
92
RTINGS.com
RTINGS

“That said, you can't customize its sound at all, and it has to downmix stereo content into mono, which is disappointing for such a premium speaker.”

Perfect 92/100
80
Tim Gideon
PCMag

“While the second-gen HomePod isn't flawless, it's a well-designed product that earns our Editors' Choice award for Apple-first smart speakers.”

Acclaimed 4/5
70
David Price
MacWorld

“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.”

Acclaimed 3.5/5
50
Parker Hall
Wired

“It’s a shame, then, that the company still fails to make a great full‑size smart speaker.”

Mixed 5/10

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