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Apple HomePod vs Google Home

    5.59 in
    6.77 in
    Apple HomePod Wireless Speaker
    Apple HomePod
      3.8 in
      5.62 in
      Google Home Wireless Speaker
      Google Home
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      86
      3.7 out of 5
      31 user ratings
      5 stars
      		12 %
      4 stars
      		77 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		6 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      18
      3.7 out of 5
      9 user ratings
      5 stars
      		0 %
      4 stars
      		88 %
      3 stars
      		11 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
      Read editorial reviews
      User rating
      133
      3.4 out of 5
      133 user ratings
      5 stars
      		26 %
      4 stars
      		19 %
      3 stars
      		25 %
      2 stars
      		21 %
      1 stars
      		6 %
      60
      3.9 out of 5
      60 user ratings
      5 stars
      		38 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		20 %
      2 stars
      		5 %
      1 stars
      		5 %

      Video Comparisons (8)

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      Units:

      Sound

      Apple HomePodApple HomePod
      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Supported formats
      • .aac
      • AIFF
      • FLAC
      • HE-AAC
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • FLAC
      • MP3
      • WAV
      • OGG Vorbis

      Design

      Apple HomePodApple HomePod
      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Colour of product
      • Grey
      • White
      • Black
      • Brown
      • Grey
      • Orange
      • Purple
      • Silver
      • Wenge
      • White

      Dimensions

      Apple HomePodApple HomePod
      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Height6.77 in5.62 in
      Width5.59 in3.8 in
      Depth5.59 in3.8 in
      Weight88.18 oz16.96 oz

      Connectivity

      Apple HomePodApple HomePod
      Google HomeGoogle Home
      USBnoyes
      Bluetoothyesyes
      Bluetooth codecAACAAC
      Bluetooth version5.04.1
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

      Features

      Apple HomePodApple HomePod
      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
      Radio receivernono
      Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yesyes
      Streaming standards
      • AirPlay
      • AirPlay 2
      		Google Cast

      Power

      Apple HomePodApple HomePod
      Google HomeGoogle Home
      Battery operatednono
      Electric (not USB)yesyes

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Apple HomePod vs Google Home - User Opinions

              • season
                over 1 year ago
                Side-by-Side Comparison While both speakers have a similarly balanced sound profile, the Google has a companion app that lets you EQ its bass and treble. It uses Google Assistant and has a button to mute its mic. It also supports Chromecast. However, the Apple uses Siri and supports Apple AirPlay.
              • armida.bradtke
                over 1 year ago
                Side-by-Side Comparison While both speakers have a similarly balanced sound profile, the Google speaker has a companion app that lets you EQ its bass and treble and comes with Google Assistant built-in. It also supports Chromecast. However, the Apple speaker uses Siri and supports Apple AirPlay.
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