Short answer: the Apple HomePod 2nd Gen on measured sound quality, the Edifier D12 on price. The Apple HomePod 2nd Gen ranks #5 of 29 powered desktop speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $349. The Edifier D12 ranks #7, rated 3.8/5, at $179.99, $169.01 cheaper.
The case for the Apple HomePod 2nd Gen: A compact smart speaker with natural, spacious sound that tunes itself to the room, ideal for Apple Music and AirPlay users. It streams over Wi-Fi as well as Bluetooth, which the Edifier D12 cannot. It links with other speakers (AirPlay 2 multi-room), which the Edifier D12 cannot. The catch: What Hi-Fi’s own comparison found the pricier Sonos Era 300 has more power, punch and detail, and Siri cannot launch Spotify, Tidal or other non-Apple services directly, only Apple Music by voice; everything else has to be sent over AirPlay from a phone.
The case for the Edifier D12: A stereo desktop speaker in one box with Bluetooth, aux and RCA inputs, and a lot of sound for the money. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Apple HomePod 2nd Gen lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Apple HomePod 2nd Gen.
Buy the Apple HomePod 2nd Gen if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier D12 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Apple HomePod 2nd Gen | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.00 each | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #5 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #7 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter (detachable cable) | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Weight | 5.1 lbs (2.3 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| App | Yes (Apple Home) | No |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field array, no physical mute switch) | - |
| EQ | Yes (Reduce Bass toggle + automatic room correction) | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Home app) | No |
| Drivers | 4in high-excursion woofer, 5x horn-loaded tweeters | 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.7” x 5.6” x 5.6” (170 x 142 x 142 mm) | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Apple Siri | - |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Apple Music (direct voice control); other services via AirPlay only | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Outputs | - | Subwoofer line out |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Frequency Response | - | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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