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Apple HomePod vs Bose Home Speaker 500
Apple HomePod
Bose Home Speaker 500
Why is Apple HomePod better than Bose Home Speaker 500?
- Has Dolby Atmos?
- Works with Siri/Apple HomeKit?
- Has a subwoofer?
- Supports Matter?
- Has a neodymium magnet?
- 8.17% less body volume?
3468.21 cm³vs3776.64 cm³ - 6 more drivers?
8vs2 - 0.8 newer Bluetooth version?
5vs4.2
Why is Bose Home Speaker 500 better than Apple HomePod?
- Has stereo speakers?
- Can recognize individual voices?
- 2 more microphone(s)?
8vs6 - Compatible with Google Assistant?
- Has Chromecast built-in?
- Works with Alexa?
- Has an AUX input?
- Has Spotify Connect?
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Apple HomePod
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Features
If you have a second speaker of the same type, you can pair them together to create a stereo sound setup.
It is compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Alexa-compatible devices.
It is compatible with Google Assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Google Assistant-compatible devices.
It is compatible with Apple's Siri voice assistant, allowing you to use voice commands to control the device from other Apple HomeKit-compatible devices.
AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screen, video and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles or present your slideshows easily on your TV.
Chromecast built-in is a technology that allows users to stream entertainment and apps from their phone, tablet, or laptop, straight to the Chromecast-enabled device.
Spotify Connect allows you to control the music playing on the speaker from the Spotify app on another device (when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network).
Matter is a standard for smart home devices. It is backed by various tech companies including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Samsung. The goal is to allow devices to be used across different systems, so you don't have to worry about compatibility issues.
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
Sound quality
Larger speakers usually produce better sound than smaller speakers.
Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
A passive radiator is a type of driver (speaker) that doesn't have a voice coil and a magnet. The sound vibrations produced by a passive radiator depend on its mass and the size of its enclosure. It is usually used in combination with a woofer to produce deep bass tones.
Devices with a subwoofer have a higher quality, deeper bass.
Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology that allows sounds to be interpreted as three-dimensional objects. By doing so, Dolby Atmos allows for immersive, 360-degree sound.
highest frequency
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The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
lowest frequency
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The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
General info
An auxiliary input allows you to play other audio sources by connecting them through a simple audio connection like a 3.5mm jack, i.e for MP3 or portable DVD/CD player.
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
All DLNA-certified products are compatible with one another. When different devices are connected to the same network, data can be transferred easily between them.
Ethernet is a local area network technology.
With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
Design
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
resolution
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Apple HomePod: Not applicable
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Resolution is an essential indicator of a screen's image quality, representing the maximum amount of pixels that can be shown on the screen. The resolution is given as a compound value, comprised of horizontal and vertical pixels.
screen size
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The size of the screen (measured diagonally).
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by the product's chassis or, in simpler terms, the space the product occupies.
The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.
The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.
The thickness (or depth) of the product.
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
You can operate the device easily, by pressing the screen with your fingers.
Price comparison
Apple HomePod
Echo Studio | Our best-sounding smart speaker ever - With Dolby Atmos, spatial audio processing technolog...Echo Studio | Our best-sounding smart speaker ever - With Dolby Atmos, spatial audio processing technology, and Alexa | Charcoal
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