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Apple HomePod review: The smart sounding speaker that’s just not smart enough

Posted on February 7, 2018August 27, 2023 By Jarvis

The Apple HomePod is a £319/$424 speaker with Siri built-in. It plans to take on not only the much-cheaper Amazon Echo and Google Home but systems like Sonos too.

Apple wants to deliver not only a connected smart speaker but wants to address one of the biggest weaknesses among the current smart speakerpack: sound quality.

With better quality options now appearing from elsewhere with the £199/$265 Sonos One and $399 Google Home Max (sadly and inexplicably not available in the UK) does Apple have what it takes to challenge an already crowded market with the HomePod?

A stylish and simple design

  • 172 x 143mm, barrel shaped, 2.5kg
  • Mesh covered for 360-degree sound|
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    https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/reviews/apple/141256-apple-homepod-review
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