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3.6Connectivity7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod (2nd Gen)Authentics 300
| HomePod (2nd Gen) | Authentics 300 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 172 mm | 180 mm | −8 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 196 mm | −54 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 34 mm | +108 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Authentics 300?
HomePod (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Authentics 300 better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 100 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Lowest frequency | — | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 8 h |
| Charging time | — | 3.5 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| USB-C | — | 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 | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,500 g | — |
| Width | 142 mm | 196 mm |
| Height | 172 mm | 180 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 34 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
