If you’re on the hunt for a bargain on Apple’s HomePod, your search is officially over. While some sites showcase just about every shop and website you can buy the HomePod, discounted or not, we’ve manually scoured the web and, using our tech expertise, handpicked the best value deals available right now.
Best HomePod deals right now
If you’re on the hunt for a great HomePod deal, these are the best you’ll find right now in the UK:
The HomePod is, like most Apple products, premium when compared to the competition. It costs £279 in the UK following a price reduction in April 2019, putting it in line with the likes of Google’s Home Max speaker.
But why is the price so much higher than the competition? Apple has focused primarily on audio quality with the HomePod, offering premium-level room-filling audio that can be automatically tweaked depending on where the speaker is in the room.
You’ve also got access to Siri, albeit a basic version that doesn’t quite match the functionality of Siri on iPhones, iPads and even Macs, and it’s one of very few smart speakers that offers integration with Apple’s streaming service, Apple Music.
Plus, if you’ve got money burning a figurative hole in your pocket, you can pick up a second HomePod and connect them for stereo playback.
If you want to find out more about the smart speaker before picking one up, take a look at our HomePod review. There’s also a list of the best smart speakers available on our sister site Tech Advisor for those that want more inspiration.
Where to find HomePod deals
Generally speaking, Apple isn’t a company that joins in with the sales bonanzas. But, while Apple doesn’t offer discounts on its range, other retailers do.
We’ve seen the likes of Amazon, John Lewis and other UK retailers posting discounts and deals on must-have Apple products including the HomePod. You’ve even got UK carriers getting in on the HomePod action, with the likes of EE offering existing customers the option of spreading the cost of the speaker over the course of 11 months.
You’ve also got the option of heading to Apple’s Refurb Store to pick up a discounted HomePod. The refurbished models are (as the name suggests) pre-owned, but Apple meticulously checks every unit before shipping them out to consumers so you shouldn’t notice much of a difference in quality compared to a brand new unit.
1. Apple HomePod
With £80 off the £279 RRP, this is the cheapest you’ll get the HomePod in the UK right now, and it’s available in both the black and white variants.
2. Apple HomePod
From: John Lewis Was: £279 Now: £199 (£80 off) View Deal
John Lewis also has the HomePod on offer for £199 and comes with an extended two-year warranty, but unlike Argos, you’re only able to pick up the white variant.
3. Apple HomePod (Refurbished)
From: Apple Refurbished Store Was: £279 Now: £239 (£40 off) View Deal
It might not be a brand-new unit, but with a £40 discount, this is one of the better HomePod deals available at the moment. Don’t worry about the second-hand nature of the speaker either; Apple makes sure that each and every unit is up to scratch before shipping.
4. Apple HomePod
Now: £25 per month for 11 months, £14 upfront View Deal
If you’re an EE customer, you can add the cost of a HomePod onto your monthly contract and spread the payments over 11 months. You’ll be paying £14 upfront and £25 a month on top of your contract for 11 months, totalling £289.
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