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.
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...
Published: 2018-02-16, Author: Jeremy , review by: venturebeat.com
Abstract: As Apple's HomePod has been out for a week, most of the news, reviews, and early problems have already been discussed ad nauseum. But you might have missed two unusual articles from Yahoo's David Pogue, whose real world HomePod listening test last Satur...
Abstract: Yesterday it was discovered that HomePod can leave white rings on oiled wood finishes during normal use — something that is not obvious nor ideal. Apple responded by saying that it's not unusual for ‘vibration-dampening silicone' to react that way and rec...
Published: 2018-02-14, Author: Chris , review by: engadget.com
Seriously excellent sound, Siri responds quickly to commands, Subtle design, AirPlay streaming works well
Siri is limited compared to its rivals, Can't identify multiple users, No Bluetooth streaming or audio inputs, Limited third-party support (for now)
In a way, the HomePod is a remarkably pure machine: it's meant to make your music sound great, and that's about it. Viewed purely through that lens, the HomePod is a fantastic first attempt and one that delivers on its promise. Taken as a whole, though, t...
