3.6Connectivity7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod (2nd Gen)Sound
| HomePod (2nd Gen) | Sound | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 172 mm | 193 mm | −21 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 146 mm | −4 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 146 mm | −4 mm |
| Weight | 2,500 g | 2,500 g | = |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod (2nd Gen) better than Sound?
HomePod (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Sound better than HomePod (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Lowest frequency | — | 35 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | — |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | — |
| aptX | No | — |
| LDAC | No | — |
| NFC pairing | Yes | — |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 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 |
| Screen | — | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 2,500 g | 2,500 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 172 mm | 193 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 146 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
