Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod (2nd Gen)Home Subwoofer
| HomePod (2nd Gen) | Home Subwoofer | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 172 mm | 373 mm | −201 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 330 mm | −188 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 330 mm | −188 mm |
| Weight | 2,500 g | 12,500 g | −10,000 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Home Subwoofer?
- Weight2,500 g vs 12,500 g5×
Why is Home Subwoofer better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?
Home Subwoofer has no measurable advantages in this pair.
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 | — |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| NFC pairing | Yes | — |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Siri | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,500 g | 12,500 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 330 mm |
| Height | 172 mm | 373 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 330 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
