HomePod (2nd-gen) review: The song remains the same

At a glanceExpert’s Rating

ProsGreat audio qualityBeautiful designDetachable power cableBass is less dominantConsSiri is unreliable and frustrating to useCan be picky about suboptimal Wi-FiBass is less dominantOur VerdictIf 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. Just be prepared to repeat yourself, and listen to a bunch of songs you never asked

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