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Few smart speakers have assistants with as much potential as Siri. A meaningful upgrade would make the HomePod my first choice.
It's been three years since Apple released a smart speaker, and competitors from Sonos, Bose, Denon, and Amazon are taking advantage of Apple's absence. Apple's contemporaries have made meaningful strides in fidelity, whole-home audio support, and expanded smart home integration.