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Apple HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) vs Loewe klang mr5

What HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where klang mr5 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Apple HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)
1 advantage≈ $400
vs
Loewe klang mr5
Loewe · 2022klang mr5
0 advantages≈ $380
Dimensions

Size comparison

HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)klang mr5
142 × 168142225 × 401215
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)klang mr5Difference
Height168 mm401 mm−233 mm
Width142 mm225 mm−83 mm
Depth142 mm215 mm−73 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) better than klang mr5?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 4.2+19%

Why is klang mr5 better than HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)?

klang mr5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—180 W
Lowest frequency—36 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Battery & charging
Mains poweredYesYes
Battery powered (portable)—No
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version54.2
Bluetooth codecs—SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Ethernet—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYesYes
Multiroom—Yes
Voice assistantSiriAlexa, Google Assistant
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Design & build
Weight—4,400 g
Width142 mm225 mm
Height168 mm401 mm
Depth142 mm215 mm
Colours—Grey
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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