Apple HomePod (1st generation) vs Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

Which Speaker Is Better?

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Apple HomePod (1st generation)
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

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Updated Sep 04, 2024 07:33 PM

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Our Verdict

Apple HomePod (1st generation)

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

The Apple HomePod (1st generation) is a slightly better speaker than the Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II, though they have different strengths. The Apple model has excellent voice assistant support with Siri built into the speaker, while the Bose uses the voice assistants from your smartphone. It also has a more neutral sound profile with a more extended low bass and better directivity, resulting in a more open and spacious-sounding soundstage. The Apple is a wired speaker intended for home use, while the Bose is a battery-powered speaker with a built-in carrying handle that's more portable and better built. Also, while the Apple speaker supports Wi-Fi, the Bose supports Bluetooth connectivity. That said, the Apple speaker may be harder to find in new condition since it's been discontinued by the manufacturer.

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Variants

  • HomePod (1st generation) (Space Gray)
  • HomePod (1st generation) (White)
  • SoundLink Revolve+ II (Luxe Silver)
  • SoundLink Revolve+ II (Triple Black)

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Space Gray
HomePod (1st generation)
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Luxe Silver
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White
HomePod (1st generation)
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Triple Black
SoundLink Revolve+ II
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Main Differences for
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Design

Style  

Style Photo  

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RGB Lights  

Locked
Locked
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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimensions Photo  

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Volume 
 

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Weight 
 

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Power Source 
 

Locked
Locked

One-Hand Carry 
 

Locked
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Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Photo  

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Material Quality 
 

Locked
Locked

Water Resistance 
 

Locked
Locked

Dust Resistance 
 

Locked
Locked

Impact Resistance 
 

Locked
Locked

Floats In Water 
 

Locked
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Controls 
 

N/A
N/A

Controls Photo  

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Controls Photo 2  

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Ease Of Use 
 

Locked
Locked

Feedback 
 

Locked
Locked

Music Play/Pause 
 

Locked
Locked

Call Answer/End 
 

Locked
Locked

Volume Up/Down 
 

Locked
Locked

Track Next/Previous 
 

Locked
Locked

Microphone On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Additional Controls 
 

Locked
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Photo  

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Sound

Frequency Response Accuracy 
 

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Frequency Response Graph  

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Slope 
 

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Std. Err. 
 

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Low-Frequency Extension 
 

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Lock Hz

High-Frequency Extension 
 

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Raw Frequency Response 
 

Raw Frequency Response Graph  

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Binaural Recording @ 1m 
 

Binaural Recording @ 2m 
 

Soundstage 
 

N/A
N/A

Directivity Graph  

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Directivity Index 
 

Lock dB
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Stereo 
 

Locked
Locked
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Dynamics 
 

N/A
N/A

Dynamic Range Compression  

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SPL @ Max Volume 
 

Lock dB SPL
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DRC @ Max Volume 
 

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Active Features

Battery 
 

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N/A

Battery Life 
 

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Charge Time 
 

N/A
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Power Saving 
 

Locked
Locked

Charging Port 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Powered 
 

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Voice Assistant 
 

N/A
N/A

Alexa 
 

Locked
Locked

Google Assistant 
 

Locked
Locked

Speakerphone 
 

Locked
Locked

Siri 
 

Locked
Locked

Voice Assistant 
 

Locked
Locked

Voice Activation 
 

Locked
Locked

Microphone Mute 
 

Locked
Locked

Far-Field Performance 
 

Locked
Locked

Ambient Noise Performance 
 

Locked
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App 
 

N/A
N/A

App Picture  

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App Name 
 

Locked
Locked

iOS 
 

Locked
Locked

Android 
 

Locked
Locked

EQ 
 

Locked
Locked

Stereo Pair Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Party Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Multi-Room 
 

Locked
Locked
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Connectivity

Wired 
 

Aux Input 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Audio 
 

Locked
Locked

Other Ports 
 

Locked
Locked
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Bluetooth 
 

N/A
N/A

Bluetooth 
 

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth Version 
 

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth iOS Latency 
 

N/A
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Bluetooth Android Latency 
 

N/A
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Bluetooth Range 
 

N/A
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Multi-Device Pairing 
 

Locked
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Wi-Fi 
 

N/A
N/A

Wi-Fi Version 
 

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi Frequency Band 
 

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi 
 

Locked
Locked

Apple AirPlay 
 

Locked
Locked

AirPlay Latency 
 

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N/A

Google Chromecast 
 

Locked
Locked

Chromecast Latency 
 

N/A
N/A
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Space Gray
HomePod (1st generation)
Amazon.com
Luxe Silver
SoundLink Revolve+ II
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White
HomePod (1st generation)
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Triple Black
SoundLink Revolve+ II
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Apple HomePod (1st generation)

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

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