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Apple HomePod (2nd generation)

We have found 3 professional reviews of the exact Apple HomePod (2nd generation) so far. 1 of 3 critics recommend it.

Reviewed by IGN, Dave2D and Marques Brownlee

Apple HomePod (2nd generation)Image: Apple
72
Provisional score · average of 3 professional reviews, 2 of them estimated
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What the 3 critics say so far

All converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    IGNHands-on review · 2023

    A great-sounding speaker with fast adaptive tuning and good spatial audio.

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  2. 74est.
    Dave2DNo printed score · Video review · 2023

    The second-generation HomePod offers a slightly improved audio experience compared to its predecessor, but the differences are minimal.

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  3. 61est.
    Marques BrownleeNo printed score · Video review · 2023

    The HomePod (2nd generation) is a high-quality speaker with excellent sound, but it remains a limited smart speaker that is difficult to recommend due to its high price and restricted ecosystem.

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