Rank 12 out of 15Stiftung WarentestStereo-Funklautsprecher im TestReleaseMarch 2024
Many wireless speakers promise stereo sound, even with just one speaker. Regardless of whether they are wireless speakers or Bluetooth speakers - the solo speakers contain speakers for the left and right channels. But with just one speaker, the stereo base remains narrow: the distance between the left and right speakers within a speaker is simply too small...
Very good84/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseAugust 2023
Good sound with Dolby Atmos playback
Automatic room calibration
Multiroom-capable thanks to AirPlay
Requires an iOS device
No integration of Spotify & Co.
The return of the great HomePod is a success - at least if you are at home in the Apple universe. This is mainly due to the fact that the HomePod delivers a dreamlike sound for practically all genres. Overall, the improvements over the first model are limited. But optimisations such as the new sensors, the improved room measurement and of course the Matter integration are real arguments for the Apple...
Very good94/100
MAC LIFESingle testReleaseJuly 2023
Rich yet differentiated sound
Easily set up
compact
Design
Voice control
Ingenious as a stereo pair and on the Apple TV 4K
Very good80/100
PC Welt OnlineSingle testReleaseJune 2023
Excellent sound quality
Dolby Atmos & Spatial Audio
Microphones pick up voices well
Lossless streaming
Siri is bad
Apple Music necessary for voice control
Good70/100
Rank 4 out of 12Stiftung WarentestWLan-Lautsprecher im Test - Satter Sound ab 100 EuroReleaseMay 2023
The variety of WiFi speakers is enormous. The applications are as varied as the suppliers: Playing music from different sources, providing sound for individual rooms or the entire house, or communicating with voice assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant. Among the Wi-Fi speakers tested, everyone will find the right device for their needs...
Good79/100
Computer BildSingle testReleaseApril 2023
Good sound quality
Simple smart home automation
Spotify only via AirPlay
not on demand
Better sound, smarter Siri, lower power consumption: the new Apple HomePod surpasses its predecessor in all respects. Compared to the cheapest smart speakers, it may seem expensive at first, and Siri is less versatile than Alexa, for example. This is offset by very simple operation and smart home control, even automatic sequences can be set up without brain acrobatics...
