The HomePod is one of the products that generates the most longing among its users despite the fact that Apple discontinued it, leaving only the HomePod mini on the market. In this post, we ask ourselves the following question: Is it worth buying a second-hand HomePod?
The HomePod is still the King of the house
The reason why Apple discontinued this product responds to economic and commercial rather than acoustic criteria. The price of the product is consistent with the quality of its speakers and all users who have had the opportunity to have this device do not question its main purpose: listening to music and interacting with Siri.
What to keep in mind when buying a second-hand HomePod?
One of its main advantages when purchasing this HomePod is that it comes with a power cable , so we won’t have problems with battery degradation. Along with this, a second aspect that must be taken into account when purchasing the HomePod is the arrangement of the furniture at home or in the work studio , since it has a depth control system to adapt to its location.
Apple’s HomePod comes in two colors: black and white. At first, if it does not affect its location, the dark color is the most recommended option, since as it is a second-hand product, the fabric that surrounds the speakers may have become dirty over time and the owner’s use.
Despite the fact that it is a lower priced product than an iPhone, iPad or Mac, we always have to request an invoice and original box for the product, match the serial number of the product and the invoice, and to a lesser extent know if the seller has purchased an accessory related to the product. In addition, the seller has to have a fluid deal and send all possible information about the product, to prevent it from being a scam.
The HomePod is a perfect device within your Apple environment thanks to the existing integration between all ITIGIC devices. It is true that the HomePod mini is on the market, but it does not offer the same sound quality and features that this product offers, making it a product to take into account in the second-hand market.
Is it worth buying the second-hand HomePod?
The short answer is yes, but the long answer is “yes… but…” which we are going to analyze next. Throughout this post we have seen the advantages of purchasing this product, however, there is a big problem with the seller of the product.
The HomePod is a product for listening to music, and the best way to check its quality is not through an audio or video that the seller sends you, but to check that it works perfectly in different types of scenarios, both for consuming content multimedia, but to remind you of the activities you have today throughout the day.
This situation means that the possibility of being able to acquire a HomePod depends a lot on where you live and if you are willing to move around it , since acquiring this product without previously listening to it is an essential aspect that must always be taken into account. Remember that even if you buy a second-hand product, in Spain there is a guarantee for said product for a few months , so if you see any damage and want to return it, there is a legal mechanism to restore the purchase.