HomePod 2.0 vs Echo Dot 5th Gen: Which is Better?

HomePod 2.0 Vs. Echo Dot 5th Gen

HomePod 2.0 Vs. Echo Dot 5th Gen will compare these two smart speakers to see which one of them comes out on the top. With the recently released HomePod 2.0, Apple has bedazzled the world again, but how does it compare with the already impressive Echo Dot 5th Gen from Amazon? Well, that’s still to discover.

In short – “HomePod 2.0 is a better choice for those looking for high-quality sounds and advanced features. The Echo Dot 5th Gen, on the other hand, is more affordable and compatible with a wider range of music services, but may not deliver the same level of sound quality.”

HomePod 2.0 vs Echo Dot 5th Gen

Apple has bedazzled the world yet again with the reveal of a revamped Homepod we’d like to call, for the sake of identification, the HomePod 2. As the latest addition to Apple’s innovative speaker lineup, how does the new HomePod 2ng generation fare against the already impressive and fan-favorite smart speaker from Amazon, the Echo Dot 5? In this article, we’ll compare both these smart speakers to figure out if you actually need to upgrade to the newer HomePod, or will the Echo Dot 5th Gen Suffice. 

SpecificationHomePod 2.0Echo Dot 5th Gen
DesignCylindrical with mesh fabric finish and touch surfaceMinimal build and smaller
ColorWhite, MidnightCharcoal, Deep Sea Blue, Glacier White
CompatibilityApple Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn, and Amazon MusicAmazon Music and more
Smart Home FeaturesSiri, Home App, built-in temperature and humidity sensorAlexa, built-in temperature and motion sensors


Design


With Apple’s recent reveal of their re-vamped HomePod device, which we call the HomePod 2 for identity’s sake, they’ve rattled at the very core of the market that dabbles with smart home accessories. Offering a plethora of features, or upgrades over the existing Homepod, the HomePod 2 turns things up a notch with a couple of nifty features. Design-wise, the HomePod is pretty cylindrical in shape that has a mesh fabric finish alongside an easy and intuitive touch surface at the top. On the other side of the spectrum, if we look at the Echo Dot 5th Gen, we can see it’s of a pretty minimal build and obviously comes off a lot smaller than the HomePod 2. You get a hefty amount of choices in terms of colors in both smart speakers, where Echo Dot 5 will come with options such as Charcoal, Deep Sea Blue, or even the classic and minimal Glacier White, while the HomePod offers a new color-scheme Apple likes to call “Midnight” along with the traditional and classic white.


Features

The revamped HomePod from Apple comes with an upgraded processor, that helps the already impressive HomePod to achieve a sound that’s filled with quality, sounds sophisticated, and is breathtakingly engaging.

Apple achieves this level of sound with the help of a single high-excursion woofer, an internal bass EQ mic setup, and 5 separate tweeters, that work consistently to provide a voice that’s crystal clear while preserving and differentiating between the delicate tones of each instrument. However, the innovation doesn’t stop there, since with the help of computational audio technology, HomePod 2 is able to scan its surroundings in real-time and adjust the audio accordingly in order to produce audio quality at its finest. And as a perk of being in the same ecosystem, connecting the HomePod with your Apple TV 4k will provide you with a home-theater experience like no other.

HomePod 2.0
Echo Dot 5th Gen

On the other side, the Echo Dot 5th Gen from Amazon works flawlessly with pretty much every music service you can think of, which includes, but is not limited to Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Pandora, SiriusXM, Spotify, Tidal, TuneIn and of course, Amazon Music.

However, the sound quality doesn’t really trump the quality of Apple by a long shot, but the compatibility makes it a much sought-after smart home speaker for many people. The sound emphasizes a bit heavily on the bass and might distort itself when played at high volumes. Then again, if you’re looking for an audiophile-level smart-speaker system, you probably wouldn’t have looked up an Amazon Echo, now would you?

Echo Dot 5th Gen
Echo Dot 5th Gen

The HomePod obviously comes with access to Siri and the Home App, which takes the smart-home concept to the next level by allowing you full control of your alarms, lights, blinds, and doors effortlessly. The HomePod 2 also comes with a built-in temperature and humidity sensor, meaning apart from all the conveniences, HomePod will make sure your home maintains a comfortable temperature 24/7. In a similar manner, the Echo Dot 5 has the ability to follow a pre-determined routine for turning the fans on with its built-in temperature sensor, and thanks to Alexa and built-in motion sensors, the future is now.

Wrapping Up

The HomePod 2.0 boasts superior sound quality with the help of computational audio technology, an upgraded processor, a single high-excursion woofer, 5 separate tweeters, and an internal bass EQ mic setup. It also offers Siri and Home App control, a built-in temperature and humidity sensor, and compatibility with Apple TV 4k. In comparison, the Echo Dot 5th Gen works flawlessly with multiple music services and offers compatibility with Alexa and built-in motion sensors. However, the sound quality is not as impressive as the HomePod, and it emphasizes a bit heavily on the bass and might distort at high volumes.

Meanwhile, if you are looking for another option, here is a comparison between HomePod Mini Vs. Echo Dot 5th Gen.

So, the hefty next-gen iteration of the Apple HomePod, or the classic and minimal Echo Dot 5th Gen, which one of these speakers are you rooting for?

Samiul Haque

Samiul Haque

Samiul Haque has always been fascinated by sci-fi movies, but more specifically by the hi-tech gadgets and devices that people use in those movies. And as smart home devices became more and more popular, Samiul Haque decided to become a dedicated content creator who uses and reviews everything from smart speakers, smart home appliances to the latest smartphones, smartwatches, etc.