Best Alternatives to Apple HomePod in 2021

Sonos supports a huge library of streaming music services and works with Alexa. The One features AirPlay 2 for Siri support, too. The more you get at once, the bigger the per-speaker discount. It's the best all-around smart speaker.

Alexa is the most accessible smart assistant on the market right now, and the Echo Studio is Amazon's best sounding speaker. With an Echo Studio, you can take advantage of all of Alexa's skills, plus stream music from a wide variety of services, including Apple Music.

The Home Max has stellar audio quality, and the fact that it supports Google assistant is the icing on the cake. You can jam out to your favorite tunes from a variety of streaming services and connect any of your Google smart home gadgets.

The Zipp is a fun smart speaker meant for displaying at home or taking on the go. The Zipp 2 has built-in Alexa support, and also AirPlay 2 support, so you've got plenty of virtual assistant help. It also comes in funky colors.

With an 8-microphone array, Alexa will never have trouble hearing you with the Bose 500. It's got a solid sound that doesn't degrade at higher levels. It also has a screen on the front to show you what song is currently playing.

This is the best speaker for taking with you out to the pool or on a camping trip. With voice-controlled Alexa support built in, the MegaBlast streams songs from a variety of music services. It's built for fun in the sun with a waterproof rating of IP67. You can drop it in the pool or spill your beer on it, no problem.

IKEA's SYMFONISK Speaker combines an affordable price tag with the signature SONOS sound in this unique partnership. In addition to great sound, this speaker boasts AirPlay 2 support for Siri controls, and it can even function as a shelf when mounted to a wall.

The JBL Link 500 is small but mighty. You can connect it to any speakers with Chromecast support. So even though it's not going to fill a stadium with sound, it can link up with its Chromecast pals to send your favorite songs across the entire house.

The Soundlink Revolve+ has the longest battery life of any portable speaker on this list, and since it's a Bose, you know the sound quality is going to be tops. You can pair it with a second speaker for an even louder experience. With its top handle, it looks like a thermos of the future.