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.”
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 critics80
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.”
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.”
50
Parker Hall
Wired
“It’s a shame, then, that the company still fails to make a great full‑size smart speaker.”
