Home Speaker 300 vs Citation One (MK2)
Home Speaker 300
2019 · $199 today
7554
Citation One (MK2)
2019 · $179 today
7856
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Home Speaker 300 is better
- Far-Field Microphones: 8 vs 2(4.0× more)
- Weight: 34.0 oz vs 52.8 oz(55% less)
- Height: 4.86 in vs 7.3 in(50% less)
- Color Options: 3 vs 2(50% more)
Why Citation One (MK2) is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Citation One (MK2) leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Home Speaker 300 | Citation One (MK2) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Custom Transducer | 1 | — |
| Bass Reflex Design | Yes | — |
| 360-Degree Sound | No | — |
| Woofer | — | 4.0" |
| Tweeter | — | 0.75" |
| Output Power | — | 60W |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa or Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Far-Field Microphones | 8● | 2 |
| SimpleSync Pairing | Yes | — |
| Chromecast Built-in | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | No |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 34.0 oz● | 52.8 oz |
| Height | 4.86 in● | 7.3 in |
| Color Options | 3● | 2 |