Apple HomePod (2nd generation) vs Apple HomePod mini

The short verdict

HomePod (2nd generation) edges it on score

The HomePod (2nd generation) leads overall; pick the HomePod mini if its strengths below matter more to you.

HomePod (2nd generation)

8.3

HomePod mini

7.8

Choose the HomePod (2nd generation) if

iPhone and Apple TV owners who want premium sound.

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Choose the HomePod mini if

iPhone owners who want an affordable smart speaker.

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Camera1 difference

Sensors

Temperature and humidity; accelerometer

Temperature and humidity

Design7 differences

Weight

2300 g

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Colors

Midnight, White

White · Blue · Orange

Dimensions

168 mm H × 142 mm W

84.3 mm H × 97.9 mm W

Dimensions Mm

142 × 168 mm (W × H)

97.9 × 84.3 mm (W × H)

Height Mm

168

84.3

Weights

- 5.16 pounds (2.3 kg)

- 0.76 pound (345 grams)

Width Mm

142

97.9

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Bluetooth

5.0

Audio2 differences

Audio technology

Computational audio · room sensing · Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos

Computational audio · Sound Recognition · AirPlay multiroom

Speaker Configuration

4-inch high-excursion woofer + 5 horn-loaded tweeters

Full-range driver + dual passive radiators; 360° waveguide

General4 differences

Box contents

HomePod, Power cable, Documentation

HomePod mini · 20W power adapter · Documentation

Form Factor

smart speaker

compact

Included Accessories

HomePod|Power cable|Documentation

HomePod mini|20W power adapter|Documentation

Released

2023

2020

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HomePod (2nd generation) vs HomePod mini

HomePod (2nd generation) edges it on score

Key differences

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