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Why is HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) better than Boombox 3 Wi-Fi?
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Boombox 3 Wi-Fi better than HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 200 W |
| Lowest frequency | — | 40 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 24 h |
| Charging time | — | 4.5 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Width | 142 mm | — |
| Height | 168 mm | — |
| Depth | 142 mm | — |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
