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