Bose Home Speaker 500 vs Apple HomePod
Bose Home Speaker 500
2018 · $399 today
7652
Apple HomePod
2018 · $349 today
7146
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Bose Home Speaker 500 is better
- Weight: 1240 g vs 2500 g(2.0× less)
- Far-field Microphones: 8-mic array vs 6-mic array(33% more)
Why Apple HomePod is better
- Height: 6.8 in vs 7.25 in(7% less)
Verdict
Bose Home Speaker 500 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Bose Home Speaker 500 | Apple HomePod |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | Dual opposing drivers, stereo | 7 tweeter array + 4in woofer |
| Far-field Microphones | 8-mic array● | 6-mic array |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa / Google Assistant | Siri |
| Display | LCD status display | — |
| Room Sensing | — | Automatic acoustic tuning |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.0 |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Height | 7.25 in | 6.8 in● |
| Weight | 1240 g● | 2500 g |