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Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) vs Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi

What HomePod (2nd Gen) does better (0) and where Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
Apple · 2023HomePod (2nd Gen)
0 advantages≈ $390
vs
Harman-Kardon Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi
Harman-Kardon · 2025Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi
1 advantage≈ $360
Dimensions

Size comparison

HomePod (2nd Gen)Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi
142 × 172142234 × 306234
HomePod (2nd Gen)Aura Studio 5 Wi-FiDifference
Height172 mm306 mm−134 mm
Width142 mm234 mm−92 mm
Depth142 mm234 mm−92 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi?

HomePod (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.4+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Lowest frequency—45 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Dolby AtmosYes—
StereoYesYes
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.4
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
NFC pairingYes—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYes—
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistantSiri—
Voice assistant built inYes—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Weight2,500 g—
Width142 mm234 mm
Height172 mm306 mm
Depth142 mm234 mm
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
Party / stereo pairingYesYes
Light effects—Yes
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