Apple’s HomePod mini vs HomePod 2: Which is the Best Speaker for You?
Apple has launched the next HomePod device after the HomePod mini. The latest HomePod 2 comes with a lot of added features but the question is, is it a better choice than the previously released HomePod mini? Let’s find out.
This article is going to compare the HomePod mini and the HomePod 2 audio devices. Let’s find the best speaker for you.
HomePod mini vs HomePod 2
Apple’s HomePod mini has a height of 3.3 inches and a width of 3.9 inches. The device has a total weight of 345 grams and has a round, ball-like shape.
The latest HomePod 2 when compared with the HomePod mini has a larger size. The cylindrically shaped device has a height of 6.62 inches and a width of 5.59 inches. The device also weighs more than the HomePod mini. It has a weight of 2.3 kilograms.
The HomePod 2 comes equipped with a 4-inch high-excursion woofer and has an array of five tweeters. The device also has four inbuilt microphones as well. The HomePod mini has a full-range driver and dual passive radiators. Just like the HomePod 2, the HomePod mini also has 4 inbuilt microphones.
The devices both also support touch controls, have sensors like an accelerometer, and a sound recognition sensor, and come equipped with temperature and humidity sensors as well. Both the devices also are Wi-fi and Bluetooth enabled. The devices both also have an operating temperature between 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F).
The HomePod 2 is only available in 2 color options(Black and White) while the HomePod mini has a total of 5 color options for its users(Space Grey, Blue, White, Yellow, and Orange),
The HomePod mini even with its small size is able to give great sound quality to its users and because of its lightweight can easily be carried around.
If it is based on sound quality, the HomePod 2 is surely going to outperform the HomePod mini. But when it is compared for the easiness of carrying the devices around, the HomePod 2 will not be a good choice as it weighs 2.3 kilograms, which is about 2kg heavier than the HomePod mini.
There will also be a stark difference in the price point of both speakers. The HomePod 2 will be priced at Rs. 32,900 and will be available from the 3rd of February 2023. The HomePod mini has a price of Rs. 10,900 which is 22,000 lesser than the price of the HomePod 2.
So folks, if you want a lightweight speaker that stays around the Rs. 10,000 price range, go for the HomePod mini. But if you want a speaker that gives out the best performance and if the price is not an issue, you can definitely go for the latest HomePod 2. This is our HomePod mini vs HomePod 2.
