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9.7Connectivity3.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod Mini 2Roam
| HomePod Mini 2 | Roam | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 84.3 mm | 168 mm | −83.7 mm |
| Width | 97.9 mm | 62 mm | +35.9 mm |
| Depth | 97.9 mm | 60 mm | +37.9 mm |
| Weight | 335 g | 430 g | −95 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod Mini 2 better than Roam?
- Weight335 g vs 430 g+28%
- Bluetooth version6 vs 5+20%
Why is Roam better than HomePod Mini 2?
Roam has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Speaker channels | 2.0 | — |
| Channel count | 2 | — |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | Yes | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 10 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | No | No |
| aptX | No | No |
| LDAC | No | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Smart home hub (Zigbee / Matter / Thread) | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 335 g | 430 g |
| Width | 98 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 84 mm | 168 mm |
| Depth | 98 mm | 60 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
| Party / stereo pairing | Yes | — |
| Light effects | Yes | — |
