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3.6Connectivity2.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod (2nd Gen)A15 W
| HomePod (2nd Gen) | A15 W | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 172 mm | 206 mm | −34 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 286 mm | −144 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 137 mm | +5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than A15 W?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 4.2+19%
Why is A15 W better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?
A15 W has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Lowest frequency | — | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 22,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 19 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| NFC pairing | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Siri | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,500 g | — |
| Width | 142 mm | 286 mm |
| Height | 172 mm | 206 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 137 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IPX2 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx2 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
