Reviews have shown that Apple’s new HomePod delivers the same great sound quality in the same neat package as the original. While the company has implemented various new hardware and software additions, the new full-size HomePod will still stain your wooden consoles and tables. The issue was also present in the original 2018 HomePod, and while not as noticeable, the new smart speaker from Apple will put a white mark on wooden surfaces.
Despite various improvements in design, the new HomePod will still put a stain ring on your table
As noted by Marques in his latest YouTube video, the issue is brought down from the original model but to a lesser extent. The YouTuber showed a side-by-side comparison of the stain left by the white HomePod. It can be seen that the new model does leave a stain but not as much as the older model. The latest model took longer than the original HomePod and left a stain that was not as visible as the 2018 HomePod.
Apple acknowledged the issue back in 2018 and stated in a support document that the vibration-damping silicon base on speakers can leave a mild mark on wooden surfaces. The company explains that the issue is the by-product of oils diffusing between the wooden surface and the silicon base. However, the company has not yet updated the support document to include the second-generation HomePod. Additionally, the issue is only present on the full-size HomePod. If you have the HomePod mini, your wooden tables are safe.
Did you experience stains on wooden surfaces after setting up your HomePod? Let us know in the comments.
