Testseek.com have collected 289 expert reviews of the Apple HomePod bluetooth portable speaker and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple HomePod bluetooth portable speaker.
April 2018
(74%)
289 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(93%)
2929 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent sound quality
Siri listens well
Beautiful
Compact design
Apple's $349 HomePod has excellent bass and consistently superior sound quality across a wide variety of music genres. The speaker is easy to set up and Siri can hear you from across a room
Sounds great
Super easy to set up
Sound balance is pretty much spot on
With one of the most balanced speakers around
Staggering amount of volume for such a small speaker
Excellent bass
So much that you won't hear vibrations
Supports AirPlay 2 (even if it's not ready yet)
Exceptional sound
Looks good
Excellent integration with Apple devices
Easy to set up
Works well with Apple Music
Siri offers voice control
Stunning audio quality
Control smart home devices
The editors didn't like
Siri is dumb
Doesn't recognize different users
Limited connectivity
Limited music sources
$499
You're stuck with Apple-only audio services when using voice commands and the HomePod only works on iOS. Siri and HomeKit lack the polish and device compatibility of Alexa and Google Assistant
Siri offers pretty limited functionality compared to the competition
Restricts you to Apple Music
You're stuck with Apple-only audio services when using voice commands and the HomePod only works on iOS. Some key features
Including multiroom audio and stereo pairing
Aren't yet available but are coming soon. Siri and HomeKit lack Alexa and the Google
Only works with Apple products
Siri needs work for interpretation and translation
Crossover issues between other Siri-enabled devices
Siri censors herself
And you can't do anything about it
Virtually no compatibility with other music services
Superb sonics with extraordinary bass, Great build quality, AirPlay capable, Easy setup
Integrated music streaming restricted to Apple Music, No bluetooth, More limited smarts versus competition, No wired input for TV viewing
Apple has created the best-sounding small speaker we've heard to date, but its Apple-centricity and immaturity as a smart device may deter some buyers...
Published: 2018-04-02, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Abstract: When it comes to smarts, the HomePod has both pluses and minuses[ JENNETH ORANTIA ]As with the Apple Watch and AirPods, the HomePod is designed for iOS devices only. Even MacBook and iMac users are locked out, as you'll need an iPhone or iPad to s...
Published: 2018-03-16, Author: Anthony , review by: audiophilia.com
Abstract: The HomePod is Apple's answer to 'smart speakers', featuring a single point sound source imbued with a digital assistant. Not only a speaker to sound good, but to turn on your lights, the AC and lock your doors. Smart!The HomePod's engineering was beset w...
Abstract: We are now one month out since HomePod was released, and I've been using Apple's smart speaker every day since it launched. First on the road while traveling, then at home with a variety of other smart speakers.My thoughts on HomePod have shifted over tha...
Beautiful industrial design, Very responsive to voice commands, Good musical performance
The more-expensive Google Home Max delivers higher fidelity, Limits you to Apple's own music services, Siri is inferior to Alexa and Google Assistant, HomeKit is the least-supported smart home platform
The HomePod's audio performance beats anything in the Amazon Echo lineup, but it's inferior to the Google Home Max. And while HomeKit is a solid platform, Apple's presence in the smart home is dwarfed by Amazon and Google...
An acoustically great personal speaker that uses advanced DSP and other technologies to adjust to a room's settings. Good Siri performance and tight integration with Apple Music, iCloud Music Library, and Apple Podcasts. Solid AirPlay performance. Ability
Clearly intended solely for those in the Apple ecosystem. Requires an iOS device for set up. Direct internet streaming limited to Apple's media services. No wired audio inputs. No Bluetooth audio support. Siri assistant only works for a single primary use
Published: 2018-02-26, Author: Jeff , review by: macobserver.com
Abstract: Now that the initial hype and excitement about HomePod is behind us and we're over the “OMG it's shiny and new” phase, we can take a serious and real world look at Apple's entry into the smart speaker market. The first wave of reviews, after a week or eve...
Abstract: The HomePod's physical design is relatively similar to smart speakers, but it's a significant departure from Apple's other products. Where MacBooks, iOS devices, and the Apple TV are clad in aluminum, glass, and gloss plastic, the HomePod is almost entire...
Abstract: Oh, Apple. You've done it again. You've made an undeniably sound piece of hardware, then smothered it in Apple stuff that'll put off a good 50% of your potential audience. I suppose when you're selling it for $349, you don't need to sell as many units?I c...
