Thanks to the work Apple has put in over the last five years, the second-gen HomePod is a much better smart speaker than its predecessor. The company has once again delivered stellar sound quality, though it can over emphasize vocals and dialog at times. However, expanded smart home tools and more room to grow shows Apple has learned from its stumbling first attempt. Pros: Great sound quality Expanded smart home abilities Siri responds quickly Clean design Lower price Cons: Audio over-emphasizes voice at times The best sound requires two units Sound Recognition is still in the works No Bluetooth streaming or audio inputs Engadget Score: 84 Read our full review of Apple HomePod (2nd gen) here: https://www.engadget.com/apple-homepod-review-2nd-generation-140040630.html Subscribe: null Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/engadget Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/engadget Follow us on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/engadget Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@engadget The Engadget Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-engadget-podcast/id1142790530?mt=2 More about Engadget Audio: https://www.engadget.com/2019-08-01-engadget-podcasts.html Read more: http://www.engadget.com/