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Dimensions
Size comparison
HomePod miniCharge 5 Wi-Fi
| HomePod mini | Charge 5 Wi-Fi | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 84.3 mm | 97 mm | −12.7 mm |
| Width | 97.9 mm | 223 mm | −125.1 mm |
| Depth | 97.9 mm | 94 mm | +3.9 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is HomePod mini better than Charge 5 Wi-Fi?
HomePod mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Charge 5 Wi-Fi better than HomePod mini?
Charge 5 Wi-Fi has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 40 W |
| Lowest frequency | — | 60 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Spatial / 3D audio | Yes | — |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 20 h |
| Battery capacity | — | 7,500 mAh |
| Charging time | — | 6 h |
| Power bank function | — | Yes |
| Mains powered | No | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 |
| 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 |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | — | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Siri | — |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | — | 1,000 g |
| Width | 98 mm | 223 mm |
| Height | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Depth | 98 mm | 94 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | — | Black |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
| Party / stereo pairing | — | Yes |
