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Smart Home
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022) vs HomePod (2nd generation)
See the meaningful differences, category strengths and community preference using the product data currently available.
Quick verdict
There is not enough scored evidence for an overall winner yet.
This matchup is too close to call from the available scored specs.
Buy Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022) if
- You prefer its platform, size, or brand ecosystem.
- It matches the features you care about most.
Buy HomePod (2nd generation) if
- You prefer its platform, size, or brand ecosystem.
- It matches the features you care about most.
Category score
Where each product wins
Connectivity
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022)
0
HomePod (2nd generation)
0
Evidence
Detailed comparison
| Spec | Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022) | HomePod (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Dolby Atmos Whether the product supports or includes dolby atmos. | — | Yes |
| Speaker Configuration Verified speaker configuration for this exact product variant. | mono | — |
| Spatial Audio Verified spatial audio for this exact product variant. | — | Yes |
| Stereo Pairing Whether the product supports or includes stereo pairing. | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom Audio Whether the product supports or includes multiroom audio. | — | Yes |
| Connectivity & Ports | ||
| Wifi Whether the product supports or includes wifi. | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Whether the product supports or includes bluetooth. | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Connectivity The product's listed wireless connectivity specification or capability. | bluetooth|wifi | thread|bluetooth|wifi |
| Energy, Automation & Ecosystem | ||
| Bluetooth Version The product's listed bluetooth version specification or capability. | 1 | 1 |
| Voice Assistant Platforms The product's listed voice assistant platforms specification or capability. | alexa | siri |
| Connectivity & Integration | ||
| Companion App Verified companion app for this exact product variant. | Amazon Alexa | Apple Home |
| Wifi Bands The product's listed wifi bands specification or capability. | 2.4_ghz|5_ghz | — |
| Smart Home Protocols The product's listed smart home protocols specification or capability. | matter|bluetooth_le|wifi | thread|bluetooth_le|wifi |
| Works With Homekit Whether the product supports or includes works with homekit. | — | Yes |
| Works With Alexa Whether the product supports or includes works with alexa. | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant & Controls | ||
| Microphone Count Verified microphone count for this exact product variant. | — | 4 |
| Built In Voice Assistant The product's listed built in voice assistant specification or capability. | Alexa | Siri |
| Microphone Mute Control The product's listed microphone mute control specification or capability. | physical_switch | — |
| Product Identity & Positioning | ||
| Form Factor The product's listed form factor specification or capability. | compact | tabletop |
| Smart-Home Standards & Device Control | ||
| Matter Controller Whether the product supports or includes matter controller. | Yes | — |
| Thread Border Router Whether the product supports or includes thread border router. | — | Yes |
| Power & Physical | ||
| Power Source The product's listed power source specification or capability. | ac_mains | ac_mains |
| Input Voltage V The product's listed input voltage v specification or capability. | — | 100-240VAC |
| Dimensions Mm The product's listed dimensions mm specification or capability. | 100x100x89mm | — |
| Weight G The product's weight g, measured in g. | — | 2.30 g |
| Camera Hardware | ||
| Product Type The product's listed product type specification or capability. | smart_speaker | smart_speaker |
Wifi Community decision
Who wins this showdown?
0 matchup votes. Choose one winner.
Echo Dot (5th Gen, 2022)
50% · 0 votes
HomePod (2nd generation)
50% · 0 votes
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