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Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod (2nd Gen)Small Transparent Speaker
| HomePod (2nd Gen) | Small Transparent Speaker | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 172 mm | 203 mm | −31 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 288 mm | −146 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 95 mm | +47 mm |
| Weight | 2,500 g | 3,300 g | −800 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Small Transparent Speaker?
- Weight2,500 g vs 3,300 g+32%
Why is Small Transparent Speaker better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?
Small Transparent Speaker has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 30 W |
| Lowest frequency | — | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| 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 | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Siri | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,500 g | 3,300 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 288 mm |
| Height | 172 mm | 203 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 95 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
