Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod (2nd Gen)Portal Plus
| HomePod (2nd Gen) | Portal Plus | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 172 mm | 250.7 mm | −78.7 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 312.8 mm | −170.8 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Portal Plus?
HomePod (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Portal Plus better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?
Portal Plus has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 30 W |
| 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 | 5.1 |
| 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 | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,500 g | — |
| Width | 142 mm | 313 mm |
| Height | 172 mm | 251 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | — |
| Colours | — | Grey |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
