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Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)Play
| HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) | Play | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 mm | 192 mm | −24 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 113 mm | +29 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 77 mm | +65 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) better than Play?
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Play better than HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 24 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 |
| USB-C | — | 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 |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,300 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 113 mm |
| Height | 168 mm | 192 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 77 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
