HomePod 2 Review vs. Sonos Arc vs. Dolby Atmos 7.1 Theater

HomePod 2 is out and I compare Apple’s newest smart speaker to Sonos Arc, Sonos Beam, and a full Dolby Atmos 7.1 system! Full review includes music playback experience, home theater viewing, and the value of HomePod 2 vs. Sonos products.

HomePod 2 Review Playlist

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Pricing HomePod 2 vs Sonos
02:54 Music Comparison HomePod 2 vs Sonos
06:37 HomePod 2 vs Dolby Atmos 7.1
08:18 HomeKit and Smart Home on HomePod
09:57 HomePod Ecosystem vs Sonos
12:31 HomePod vs Sonos Conclusion

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