Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)Era 300
| HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) | Era 300 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 mm | 160 mm | +8 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 260 mm | −118 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 185 mm | −43 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) better than Era 300?
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Era 300 better than HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)?
Era 300 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | Yes |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | — | 4,470 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 260 mm |
| Height | 168 mm | 160 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 185 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
