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Bose Home Speaker 500 vs Apple HomePod (2nd generation)

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Bose Home Speaker 500
Apple HomePod (2nd generation)

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Bose Home Speaker 500 Picture
Apple HomePod (2nd generation) Picture
Bluetooth
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Speakerphone
No
Voice Assistant
Yes
Battery Powered
No
Bluetooth
No
Wi-Fi
Yes
Speakerphone
Yes
Voice Assistant
Yes
Battery Powered
No
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Variants

  • Home Speaker 500 (Luxe Silver)
  • Home Speaker 500 (Triple Black)
  • HomePod (2nd generation) (Midnight)
  • HomePod (2nd generation) (White)

Review

See Bose Home Speaker 500 review

See Apple HomePod (2nd generation) review

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Our Verdict

Bose Home Speaker 500

Apple HomePod (2nd generation)

The Bose Home Speaker 500 and the Apple HomePod (2nd generation) are both wired smart speakers designed for home use. Only the Bose supports Bluetooth audio playback, and its bass and treble adjustments make it more customizable than the Apple. However, its low-bass isn't as extended as the Apple's, so you don't hear as much rumble in bass-heavy music. The Apple speaker is well-suited to users who already own products in their ecosystem.

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