HomePod 2023 vs HomePod mini: What are the differences?
Apple recently announced the second-generation HomePod. But what are the differences between the HomePod 2023 vs the HomePod mini?
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HomePod 2023 vs HomePod mini
The original HomePod was never officially released in the Netherlands, so it’s nice to see that Apple is releasing the HomePod 2023 here this time. But what if you already have a HomePod mini? What are the differences? Or what if you’re in doubt between the HomePod 2023 vs the HomePod mini?
Specifications HomePod 2023 and HomePod mini
To get straight to the point: for the best sound you have to go to the HomePod 2023. But do you have a small room? Or do you not want to spend too much for a speaker? Then you can also suffice with the HomePod mini. Even if you only want a smart speaker, the HomePod mini is the affordable choice.
The specifications of both HomePods have many similarities, but there are also quite a few differences.
| HomePod 2023 | HomePod mini | |
| Price | €349.00 | €109.00 |
| Dimensions | 168x142x142 | 84.3×97.9×97.9 |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 345 grams |
| Colors | White, midnight | Space grey, white, blue, orange, yellow |
| Internal chip | S7 | S5 |
| Microphones | 4 | 4 |
| speakers | Five hornloads tweeters, each with an own neodymium magnet |
Driver with full reach and two passive radiators for bass sounds and High tunes |
| Temperature and humidity sensor |
Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Space detection | Yes | no |
| sound recognition |
Spring 2023 | Spring 2023 |
| Multiroom Audio | Yes | Yes |
| Air Play 2 | Yes | Yes |
| power cable | Yes, with plug | Yes, with USB-C connection |
You can see that both speakers have many similarities in terms of functions. The biggest difference is space detection or ‘Spatial Awareness’. With this function, the HomePod 2023 knows where it is in your house. It automatically adjusts the sound to the environment, so that the sound waves go in the right direction. The HomePod mini does not have this feature.
Link as a stereo pair
Also nice: you can pair two HomePods or two HomePod minis together and set them up as a stereo pair. Keep in mind that you can only pair two HomePods from the same series. It is therefore not possible to link the original HomePod with the HomePod 2023 in this way.
Buy HomePod 2023 or HomePod mini
The new HomePod is a bit on the pricey side: for 349 euros you have the smart speaker at home. Can’t wait for the smart speaker? Then the HomePod 2023 can now be pre-ordered. The HomePod 2023 will be available from February 3. You can pre-order here:
The HomePod mini is a lot cheaper and available almost everywhere. But look around for the best price. Below we have already listed some of the best deals for you.
Do you want to make sure you are not going to pay too much? Below you will find our price comparison, with which you will always find the best price.
Compare Apple HomePod mini prices
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