Apple's HomePod Is a Good Smart Speaker. But the Mini Is Better for Most People.

Apple’s second-gen HomePod sounds good and works well, but its high price and Apple-exclusive constraints give it more-limited appeal than other smart speakers.
The HomePod sounds good, responds well to voice commands, and supports new trends like spatial audio and Matter. But it’s really only suited for iOS users, and it costs a lot for the performance it delivers.

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