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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Pictures
    2. Style
    3. Portability
    4. Build Quality
    5. Controls
    6. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Frequency Response Accuracy
    2. Raw Frequency Response
    3. Soundstage
    4. Dynamics
  6. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. Voice Assistant
    3. App
  7. Connectivity
    1. Wired
    2. Bluetooth
    3. Wi-Fi
  8. Comments

Apple HomePod (2nd generation) vs Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Apple HomePod (2nd generation)
Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8

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Updated Feb 03, 2025 02:19 PM

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Apple HomePod (2nd generation) Picture
Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8 Picture
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Variants

  • HomePod (2nd generation) (Midnight)
  • HomePod (2nd generation) (White)
  • Onyx Studio 8 (Black)
  • Onyx Studio 8 (Blue)
  • Onyx Studio 8 (Champagne)

Our Verdict

Apple HomePod (2nd generation)

Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8

The Harman/Kardon Onyx Studio 8 and Apple HomePod (2nd generation) are both premium speakers that cater to different needs. The Harman/Kardon can be operated wirelessly and has better portability, making it a better choice for on-the-go listening. You can also use it to stream audio via Bluetooth, which isn't possible on the Apple. The Apple has a different feature set, with WiFi compatibility and excellent voice assistant integration. It's better suited to acting as a smart speaker hub to help integrate other smart devices. It also has iOS compatibility, so you can adjust a bevy of settings via your iOS device. Both speakers have similarly balanced default sound profiles, though, and feature room correction tools to bring out the best of your unique acoustic space. 

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