Apple HomePod (1st generation) vs Apple HomeView

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HomePod (1st generation)

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HomeView

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HomePod (1st generation)

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Choose the HomeView if

Lighter in the hand (952 vs 2,500 g)

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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theHomePod (1st generation)0 wins

No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.

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Why pick theHomeView1 win

−1,548 gLighter in the hand952 vs 2,500 g

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Display1 difference

Screen size

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Design3 differences

Weight

2500 g

952 g

Colors

Space Gray, White

Silver · Starlight · Rose Pink

Dimensions

172 mm H × 142 mm W

14.55 cm x 13.67-17.32 cm x 9.60-13.02 cm (axis labels not given in spec text)

Connectivity1 difference

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi with MIMO

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO · Bluetooth 6.0 · Thread

General1 difference

Released

February 2018

2026-11-13

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HomePod (1st generation) vs HomeView

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Key differences

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