Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)Cove X1
| HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) | Cove X1 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 mm | 178 mm | −10 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 260 mm | −118 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 172 mm | −30 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) better than Cove X1?
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Cove X1 better than HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Lowest frequency | — | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Auracast | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 4,880 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 260 mm |
| Height | 168 mm | 178 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 172 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
