3 Flexibility
As is always the case with Apple products, you don’t have much flexibility. If you already use the services provided by Apple, then you’re going to love HomePod. If not, then you’ll have a difficult time with it.
HomePod can play songs from Apple Music only, whereas Amazon Echo can play songs from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and many other music streaming services. Apple wants the HomePod to have the best sound quality when compared to other smart speakers, but it doesn’t support third-party music streaming services, so there’s really no point in purchasing the device unless Apple Music is your main music library.
Another example is compatibility with smart home products. HomePod is only compatible with products that work with HomeKit, so you won’t be able to control devices that work with other platforms.