Dimensions
Size comparison
Echo Dot (4th Gen)HomePod mini
| Echo Dot (4th Gen) | HomePod mini | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 89 mm | 84.3 mm | +4.7 mm |
| Width | 100 mm | 97.9 mm | +2.1 mm |
| Depth | 100 mm | 97.9 mm | +2.1 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Echo Dot (4th Gen) better than HomePod mini?
Echo Dot (4th Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is HomePod mini better than Echo Dot (4th Gen)?
HomePod mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Spatial / 3D audio | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | — | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Width | 100 mm | 98 mm |
| Height | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Depth | 100 mm | 98 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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