Apple HomePod vs Google Home Max
Apple HomePod
2018 · $349 today
7146
Google Home Max
2017 · $399 today
8154
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Apple HomePod is better
- Weight: 2500 g vs 5237 g(2.1× less)
Why Google Home Max is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Google Home Max leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Apple HomePod | Google Home Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 7 tweeter array + 4in woofer | Dual 4.5in woofers + dual tweeters |
| Far-field Microphones | 6-mic array | — |
| Amplifier Power | — | 30W |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Room Sensing | Automatic acoustic tuning | — |
| Smart Sound | — | Room-adaptive EQ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Yes (aptX) |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | — |
| Aux Input | — | 3.5mm |
| Design | ||
| Height | 6.8 in | — |
| Weight | 2500 g● | 5237 g |
| Width | — | 13.2 in |