HomePod 2 vs. Echo Studio: Don't Make A Mistake!

Today we're putting the Apple HomePod 2 against the Amazon Echo Studio! Which one looks better? Which one works better? Which one sounds better? In this HomePod (2nd Generation) vs. Echo Studio comparison video, I'll be breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know about the differences between the Echo Studio and HomePod so that by the end of this video you have a better idea of which one is best for you! Make sure you leave your OWN thoughts on the HomePod vs Echo Studio debate in the ✍🏼 Comments section!
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2:08 - Connectivity
4:35 - Sound Quality
7:16 - Home Theater
8:08 - Conclusion
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[@itstheBMAC]

What are *YOUR* thoughts on which smart speaker is "better?" 🛒 DEALS, PROMOS, PRICING, & INFO: Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) - BMAC.link/HomePod2 Amazon Echo Studio - BMAC.link/EchoStudio

[@reesenga9535]

Great video thank you for your attention to detail

[@itstheBMAC]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Sdot-od8jf]

I was really blown away by the Echo Studio. I wasn’t expecting the sound quality and max volume. This thing is a beast. I got it because my Echo dot was damaged and I traded it in for a 25% discount on the Echo Studio. At $200, I would highly recommend this well built device.

[@itstheBMAC]

Thank you for sharing! Appreciate it!

[@adamcarnell-mg9cr]

Think something to seriously consider is the fact that the homepod is at least £80 more expensive. I want to like the homepod more being an iPhone user but the studio is just a lot more compatible with music services etc

[@itstheBMAC]

Absolutely. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[@user-yc9td5wu8k]

Hey, enjoyed your comparison, it clarified several questions regarding sound comparison of HomePod vs Echo. But I still have one question. I want to use a device to play music from my iTunes playlists and Sirius/XM. Will either or both let me play playlists directly from my iPod music which is mostly from CD’s ripped to playlists not purchased from Apple.

[@yannisgk]

great video!!!i have the second generation homepod and its detail in music is incredible...i even believe it's much better than the first homepod , despite the less tweeters and microphones!!!

[@itstheBMAC]

Thank you for watching! I appreciate your insight!

[@TacoDrill78]

Love my Echo Studio! The sound quality is fantastic!

[@itstheBMAC]

Great to hear!

[@VitiateTheImmortal]

Good video! I am trying to take this decision just now. Got a home pod mini stereo set up right now and i planned to simply upgrade to the full size home pods but I also like loudness and bass so the studio seems to have an advantage. I've got an iphone but also a google pixel and with homepods im limited to use only one of my phones with it. Dang this is a tough one

[@itstheBMAC]

Touch choice to make for sure! The nice thing is - no matter which route you go, you should be pretty happy with the product! Both are great!

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Hi have you decide yet? I am thinking about getting the studio. 🤔🙂

[@mrpickle23]

Can you set up 4 Echo's (2 fronts and 2 rears) + sub surround system?

[@Anonyme09865]

You can still use the homepod as a 2.1 channel setup with AirPort Express 2. You can connect any subwoofer to it

[@itstheBMAC]

The AirPort has been discontinued, so I can’t officially recommend that setup. Also, I believe this would ruin the Dolby Atmos setup.

[@lizziereyes9689]

Great video! I have a HomePod mini and it’s incredible! I’m sure the echo dot is great but I think imma stick to Apple.

[@itstheBMAC]

Thank you, Lizzie! I appreciate that!

[@bala8oo]

Want to try the HomePod with having an Apple based ecosystem but don’t like the restrictions that Apple insist on. Generally I use Spotify or Amazon music and these services connect any speaker with any device I’ve thrown at them. Had the studio for couple of years now and personally think it sounds amazing and with the latest update even better. If the HomePod was just a bit more versatile I’d try it.

[@wojked]

I have Echo gen 1 (2014), I have just got the HomePod2 (2023) and it sounds okey, but I am going to send it back… Siri is having hard time in comparison to old good Alexa…

[@loveistheanswer5924]

​@@wojkedYou don't like the homepod? I am thinking about getting a studio. 🤔🙂

[@wojked]

@@loveistheanswer5924 I think that the Echo Studio is a much better value. I also like more Alexa than Siri. I ended up getting two HomePods eventually but spent a lot of time hacking spotify to work over AirPlay2 (to avoid the lag) using some mini servers at home but this is another story.

[@Mr-Clark]

I replaced my computer speakers with an Echo Studio. I placed it in the corner of the room and my jaw drops at the amount of bass output. One thing I don't really like is the treble isn't as pronounced as my bookshelf speakers. Overall I'm happy.

[@itstheBMAC]

You can just the treble gain through EQ settings in the Alexa app! Glad you like it!

[@Mr-Clark]

@@itstheBMAC thanks!

[@davva360]

I was thinking of two echo studios as computer monitors but not sure if they could be hard wired as a stereo pair. Don’t want to use Bluetooth for that. Would be nice to have Alexa built in and streaming services built in. Do t know if using the AUX in with a pair set as a stereo pair would work.

[@Mr-Clark]

Did you wind up using a pair for your computer? I connected a speaker to my computer via Bluetooth and there’s a slight delay in latency. I gun would go off in a game and a split second later the sound of the shot. Very annoying.

[@gxbrl0]

dude your video production quality is insane! you need more subs

[@itstheBMAC]

Thank you for the kind words! Really means a lot! 🤗

[@MatthewTesoro]

I just found your videos @itstheBMAC....I agree with the comment above.

[@speca]

I know you had it done a while ago, I just want to say I’m liking your shorter hair style

[@itstheBMAC]

I appreciate the kind words!

[@youandiryan]

I have both the speakers. And have used them quite extensively. In terms of ease of use. That goes to the homepod. But in terms of sound definition in quality the studio absolutely destroys it. Especially when you have it paired with an echo sub. I have my studio paired in a home theater format with an echo sub in some content my jaw hits the floor. The echo studio is especially good at Dolby Atmos content. The echo studio just creates a much better soundstage in my opinion.

[@loveistheanswer5924]

So is the homepot in terms of sound clarity much better then the studio or just a tiny bit? 🤔

[@itstheBMAC]

I think this video covers that in a lot of detail. 😉

[@NigelBunt]

anyne know how to play next song on echo? like will it hear me sayin next track or is there a button i can just press?

[@itstheBMAC]

You’ll need to provide a voice command or control it through the app,

[@harshityashwardhan]

Just say alexa, Next or alexa, play next song.

[@sebaphilip]

In case I have alteady an Apple TV. Can i Connect the echo studio?

[@itstheBMAC]

It's not super easy to do so but, yes, there should be ways to rig it up to be able to connect through a hardwired connection.

[@sethdavid9705]

I have both and recently got a studio. The studio is vastly superior. I plugged a record player into it and it sounds amazing. Really may sell the HomePod.

[@itstheBMAC]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rossmarino2776]

You just missed the value-for-money or price element. This is another variable in which the Echo Studio clearly beats the HomePod 2.

[@itstheBMAC]

Didn't miss that. Value-for-money is completely relative so I left that up to the viewer to individually decide.

[@tracyfins]

⁠@@itstheBMACI think you should have mentioned that in the video. Viewers can’t make a decision on something they don’t know about.

[@itstheBMAC]

@@tracyfins They can see the most up-to-date prices by checking the links I’ve posted. Thanks for watching!

[@WalesGaming86]

Traded in an Echo device for 25% off the Studio AND a £25 Amazon voucher. Wasn't disappointed, the sound is incredible.

[@itstheBMAC]

Happy to hear it! Congrats!

[@adversary22]

Homepod is completely off the table unless you bow down and buy an iPhone or iPad, so the Echo will always be better imo.

[@itstheBMAC]

Yup. It’s one of the HomePod’s greatest shortcomings. Covered that in the video. 👍🏼

[@loveistheanswer5924]

Can't I use the homepod with an android or what do you mean? 🤔🙂

[@adversary22]

@@loveistheanswer5924 To do the initial setup you have to use an iPhone or iPad.

[@geoffwyatt3991]

I would have never guessed that how the echo compares.

[@itstheBMAC]

It was pretty surprising, I have to admit!

[@loveistheanswer5924]

What you mean? 🙂

[@BlackCrowVr]

Wish the echo studio pair would work with my Apple TV. The fire tv sounds great with the echo Studios. I just don’t like fire tv

[@itstheBMAC]

Me too! I would love that combo!

[@e2_tr295]

I hate Siri. I’ve had the HomePod for 2 years and I’ve never had an “assistant” so stupid in my life I ask her a question and she says she sent the information to my iPhone…defeats the whole purpose of owning the device. I’m selling it today and getting the echo studio

[@itstheBMAC]

I agree - Siri needs a serious refresh.

[@-E-M-M-]

I never liked homepod it always sounded boomy and not deep enough to me echo is a litter bit bigger but sounds way deeper less boomy and echo studio is more compatible, not perfect but its a few steps from there

[@JD2ndcity]

Why would your phone's operating system influence whether you get an amazon product or not???

[@itstheBMAC]

Connectivity.

[@JD2ndcity]

@itstheBMAC it's no less connected on Apple than Android is it..?

[@harshityashwardhan]

​@@JD2ndcityecho can connect to both while homepod only with apple devices

[@sharonb.9128]

Great video. The Echo is so nosy of a speaker, that’s also constantly making sales pitches, I stopped using it. I’ve had one since it’s limited roll-out stage. We were initially very naive about all of its privacy violations. Amazon even stopped allowing a simple Bluetooth connection and only connected after gaining total network access. The Echo is not and has never been a “smart speaker”, it’s always been spyware with some smart features.

[@itstheBMAC]

Glad you enjoyed your video and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@Sdot-od8jf]

Hey this isn’t true. It has Bluetooth so you can connect to any device with Bluetooth for audio input. Also, there is a mute mic button that physically disabled the mic.

[@sharonb.9128]

@@Sdot-od8jf that’s bs. I have to set my Echo to search AND my router! “Open the WiFi settings on your phone and select the network that begins with "Amazon". It may take a moment to appear. Once Alexa tells you you're connected, return to this screen. Stay connected to the selected "Amazon" network even if it doesn't have internet access.” Once I return to the Alexa app it requires I GIVE MY WI-Fi PASSWORD! Which Amazon stores forever btw. My home network name has become AMAPHO or something similar. It’s nuts!

[@doctorjames4245]

And you don’t think Apple does that?

[@sharonb.9128]

@@doctorjames4245 I know for a fact they don’t. “Keychain” you needed to enable to store WiFi passwords, I’m not sure if it’s still called that. HomePods are just a Bluetooth connection, no need to replace your home network name.

[@KuyaArbee]

apple home pod 2 + apple TV! easy

[@itstheBMAC]

Great combo!

[@Imadolphin983]

I wouldn’t call Amazon the more intelligent system. I will give voice commands to Alexa to turn on a device that doesn’t exist and Alexa’s response is “ok”. Siri will at least respond that the device doesn’t exist. Just getting into the Amazon system and am quite frustrated about this. How do I know that the device I want to turn on is on without physically looking at the device when Alexa says “ok” to anything.

[@itstheBMAC]

Sounds like you have something set up incorrectly. Alexa always says to me “Sorry, I didn’t find a device named [nonexistent device]” when I ask her to turn something on that I don’t have set up.

[@Solo_roblox111]

Alexa

[@user-oh6ev7mj5q]

Both are too expensive IMO. I dont want any siri or alexa, just very loud music without distortion. I dont watch TV and dont like to pay streaming

[@itstheBMAC]

Sounds like you’d be better off with a Bluetooth speaker!

[@user-oh6ev7mj5q]

@@itstheBMAC maybe but i already have two and they dont sound too good and emit color lights and need recharging. The world is going mad. Why put color lights if that will cause the battery to discharge faster...

[@Mark-hx8gt]

Apple hobbled the HomePod, removing the AUX and Bluetooth. Another Sonos for the stupid to buy.

[@christyberry9742]

I’m the first!!😊

[@itstheBMAC]

I appreciate you! Thank you for the support!