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