It may not have generated too many sales, or they may simply need to shift the focus after the fateful cancellation of AirPower, but whatever the reason, Apple's smart speaker has officially lowered its price.
New price for HomePod
The new price tag for the small speaker will be €329 , a €20 reduction from the original price of €349. While not a huge discount, it brings the price closer to €300, which could encourage more buyers to purchase it.
If we recall, the HomePod is characterized by its mesh-covered design and a surprisingly compact size, which is deceiving in official photos. It measures 17,2 centimeters in height and 14,2 centimeters in width, and weighs 2,5 kilograms. Inside, it houses a complex system of seven speakers and a subwoofer capable of self-calibrating according to the room and its placement in the home. Thanks to its six microphones, we can also summon Siri , as the assistant is integrated to offer its assistance at any time.
Apple cuts price of HomePod worldwide, now $299 at the US Apple Store https://t.co/ddDOafVgIK by @bzamayo pic.twitter.com/f8I6QCoWu9
— 9to5Mac.com (@9to5mac) April 4, 2019
Does Apple need to sell HomePods?
This new price has been applied worldwide, so it is not a temporary reduction in selected markets or anything similar. In fact, the price change in the United States has helped to achieve the figure of 299 dollars, an amount that manages to lower the price from the 300 dollars that we mentioned previously. Thanks to this new price, some offers from other distributors have managed to place the Apple speaker at $250, a price that already seems quite difficult to beat for another option on the market. Even so, the company will release a HomePod mini to be more competitive in price.
It remains to be seen how these changes will affect Apple's quarterly results, since with the cancellation of a product like AirPower , the brand will have to evaluate which products can reverse the economic problems that the cancellation of the wireless base will bring, not only because it will not go on sale, but also because of all the investment in research that it has consumed during all this time.
Alternatives to Apple's HomePod
Apple's speaker boasts excellent audio quality and the ability to pair with another unit for a stereo setup, a feature also available on the Sonos One , another excellently built and high-quality speaker currently priced under €200, making it a very attractive option.
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