The new HomePod takes the original model and gives it some new smart features and more. But it's still an expensive buy -- is it worth it?
The first thing you’ll notice about the new HomePod is its design, and the design is mostly the same as before. The dimensions are slightly tweaked, but you truly wouldn’t be able to tell the difference just by looking at it.
The controls are the same as before — volume buttons on the sides and a central surface for playback and to trigger Siri. The HomePod also still features the same mesh fabric material.As for colors, there are still basically two options — a white version and a black version. The latter is still black, but it is now called Midnight and has a bit of a blue tint to it. Still, the changes from the original HomePod are minimal, so if you already have one, you won’t notice much of a difference.
It also now supports use as a Matter controller, and can integrate with the Thread network in your home. The mids are also well-tuned and offer enough emphasis on vocals and guitars. The HomePod has a slightly “scooped” sound — which means that it emphasizes the highs and lows over the mids. That’s common in consumer speakers, and not a bad thing, necessarily.
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