Testseek.co.uk 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
Great performance
Ultra lightweight
Apple Pencil and keyboard cover work well
Sound
Design
Siri
Sounds great
Hardware design
HomeKit support
Varied use cases
Powerful audio
Amazing sound quality
Siri voice accuracy is high
Attractive
Understated design
Stunning sound quality
Clever spatial awareness
Handsome looks
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
Brilliant sound
Can hear you very well
Full production at low volumes
Choice of male or female voice
Sounds amazing wherever you put it
Simple setup
Seamless integration with Apple Music
Compact
Solid and stylish
Impressive auto-tuning
Siri and Apple Music works well
Weighty
Authoritative sound
Excellent
Nuanced sound
Great design
Easy HomeKit setup and control
Streaming support via AirPlay
Sounds excellent
Siri commands seem to work well
Small and smart
Excellent highs and lows from the sound. Design
Incredible sound
Easy to set up (when it works)
Apple's voice assistant Siri is builtin
You can ask it to adjust the volume
Skip tracks or play a specific song
Album or playlist
Siri isn't restricted to control of music the voice assistant can also give you the weather
Convert measurements
Set ti
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Still an iOS device
Only supports Apple Music from device
No radio
Made a mark on our worktop
No multi-room support
No multi-timer support
Only works with Apple Music
Siri sounds horrid
Locked down ecosystem
Siri is limited
No Bluetooth streaming
Apple Music subscription needed for a worthwhile experience
Siri isn't that smart
Frustrating software
Restricted to Apple users
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
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
Siri not up to scratch
No Bluetooth or analogue audio in
No native Spotify or radio
No Android or Windows support
No voice-driven radio playback
Siri isn't the best digital assistant
Voice playback limited to Apple Music
Over-reliance on voice control
Mid-range a little muddled
Very Apple-centric
No built-in support for Spotify
Pandora
Or other apps
Requires iOS device running iOS 11.2.5 to set up
No Bluetooth or Aux jack for non-iOS devices
No multi-room support at launch
Limited use for those not fully immersed in Apple's universe
Siri doesn't match Google Assistant or Alexa for versatility
Multi-room via your laptop only
As AirPlay 2 mystifyingly not included at launch
Price. Midrange sound not perfect. Confusing UI
Siri needs some work
Lack of third-party app support
Can mark furniture
Rating
Even if you have a subscription to Apple Music
This won't work with Android devices as you can't set it up
It's very expensive
While there's no multiroom support at present
Apple says you will be pair two HomePods together later this year
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...
Incredible power, rich audio quality, Ability to adapt its tuning based on acoustics analysis, Chic, modern design
Pricey at $350, Lack of music services integration beyond Apple Music (though you can use AirPlay to stream Spotify, Pandora, etc.), Siri isn't as intelligent as other voiceassistant services, Only compatible with iOS devices
Smart speakers have been growing in popularity not only thanks to their functionality and intuitive integration in a smart home environment, but also with their reasonable pricing. Most of the popular ones, like the Amazon Echo and Google Home, have alrea...
Abstract: HomePod will eventually have multi-HomePod support, but at launch we're still working with them individually. That is, unless you have AirFoil. It's a simple program that lets you stream audio from your Mac or PC to any AirPlay or Bluetooth speaker. It's...
Published: 2018-02-12, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Incredible sound for the footprint, Apple Music voice control is quick and easy, Setup is ridiculously fast, Clean design and quality construction
Non-Apple music sources are second-class citizens, Siri isn't as strong as an assistant, Stereo pairing and multi-room aren't ready at launch, Android users are left out in the cold, iPhone integration is single-user only
Apple has made an astonishingly good speaker. They've made a great voice-controlled speaker, too. Question is, have they made a great smart speaker?There I'm not so convinced, at least as HomePod exists today. If you're looking for a fantastic Apple Music...
Published: 2018-02-12, Author: Jeremy , review by: venturebeat.com
Having tested thousands of speakers and headphones over the years, and endured too many “this changes everything” pitches to recount, I can tell pretty quickly when a new piece of audio equipment is truly something special, or just overhyped by its manufa...
Published: 2018-02-12, Author: Chris , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: Apple released the HomePod speaker this past Friday, and it was probably the only Apple launch we can recall that can't be described as “hotly anticipated.” Sure, Apple fans were excited that the company was entering a new product category, and of course...
Abstract: There are boatloads of smart speakers out there, but nothing quite like HomePod.You can't buy another speaker of this kind for $349. That price tag is not exactly cheap, but if you love music, HomePod should be at the top of your shopping list.Apple doesn...
