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3.6Connectivity8.0
Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod (2nd Gen)Lifestyle Ultra Speaker
| HomePod (2nd Gen) | Lifestyle Ultra Speaker | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 172 mm | 184.7 mm | −12.7 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 121.1 mm | +20.9 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 167.5 mm | −25.5 mm |
| Weight | 2,500 g | 1,660 g | +840 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Lifestyle Ultra Speaker?
HomePod (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Lifestyle Ultra Speaker better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?
- Weight2,500 g vs 1,660 g+51%
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| 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 |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,500 g | 1,660 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 121 mm |
| Height | 172 mm | 185 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 168 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
