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Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)Authentics 500
| HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) | Authentics 500 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 mm | 240 mm | −72 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 447 mm | −305 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 255.7 mm | −113.7 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) better than Authentics 500?
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Authentics 500 better than HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 270 W |
| Speaker channels | — | 3.1 |
| Channel count | — | 3.1 |
| Lowest frequency | — | 40 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| 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 |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 11,400 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 447 mm |
| Height | 168 mm | 240 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 256 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
