3.6Connectivity4.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod (2nd Gen)Era 300
| HomePod (2nd Gen) | Era 300 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 172 mm | 160 mm | +12 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 260 mm | −118 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 185 mm | −43 mm |
| Weight | 2,500 g | 4,470 g | −1,970 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Era 300?
- Weight2,500 g vs 4,470 g+79%
Why is Era 300 better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?
Era 300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 4,470 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 260 mm |
| Height | 172 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 185 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
