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Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)Lifestyle Ultra Speaker
| HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) | Lifestyle Ultra Speaker | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 mm | 184.7 mm | −16.7 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 121.1 mm | +20.9 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 167.5 mm | −25.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) better than Lifestyle Ultra Speaker?
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Lifestyle Ultra Speaker better than HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | 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 |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,660 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 121 mm |
| Height | 168 mm | 185 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 168 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
