Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)Sound
| HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) | Sound | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 168 mm | 193 mm | −25 mm |
| Width | 142 mm | 146 mm | −4 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 146 mm | −4 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) better than Sound?
HomePod MDE (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Sound better than HomePod MDE (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Lowest frequency | — | 35 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | — | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | — | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | — | Yes |
| Companion app | — | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 2,500 g |
| Width | 142 mm | 146 mm |
| Height | 168 mm | 193 mm |
| Depth | 142 mm | 146 mm |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
| Remote control | — | Yes |
