Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 vs Apple HomePod
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2
2018 · $1,950 today
7249
Apple HomePod
2018 · $349 today
7146
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Why Apple HomePod is better
- Weight: 2500 g vs 9600 g(3.8× less)
- Height: 6.8 in vs 17.4 in(2.6× less)
Verdict
Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 | Apple HomePod |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 360-degree woofer, midrange, tweeter | 7 tweeter array + 4in woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 480W | — |
| Far-field Microphones | — | 6-mic array |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant (via app) | Siri |
| Multiroom | B&O app / Chromecast | — |
| Room Sensing | — | Automatic acoustic tuning |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes (aptX) | 5.0 |
| AirPlay 2 | — | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Height | 17.4 in | 6.8 in● |
| Weight | 9600 g | 2500 g● |