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9.7Connectivity9.2
Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod Mini 2Sound Suite M5
| HomePod Mini 2 | Sound Suite M5 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 84.3 mm | 199 mm | −114.7 mm |
| Width | 97.9 mm | 152 mm | −54.1 mm |
| Depth | 97.9 mm | 152 mm | −54.1 mm |
| Weight | 335 g | 1,700 g | −1,365 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod Mini 2 better than Sound Suite M5?
- Weight335 g vs 1,700 g5.1×
- Channel count2 vs 1.1+80%
- StereoYes · Sound Suite M5: No
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5.4+11%
Why is Sound Suite M5 better than HomePod Mini 2?
Sound Suite M5 has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | 1.1.1 |
| Channel count | 2 | 1.1 |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Dolby Atmos | — | Yes |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | — | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart home hub (Zigbee / Matter / Thread) | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 335 g | 1,700 g |
| Width | 98 mm | 152 mm |
| Height | 84 mm | 199 mm |
| Depth | 98 mm | 152 mm |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Light effects | Yes | — |
