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Apple HomePod mini vs Soundcore Boom 2 SE

What HomePod mini does better (0) and where Boom 2 SE wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple HomePod mini
Apple · 2020HomePod mini
0 advantages≈ $150
vs
Soundcore Boom 2 SE
Soundcore · 2020Boom 2 SE
8.6Score
1 advantage≈ $95
Higher score
Dimensions

Size comparison

HomePod miniBoom 2 SE
97.9 × 84.397.9302 × 167.3115.4
HomePod miniBoom 2 SEDifference
Height84.3 mm167.3 mm−83 mm
Width97.9 mm302 mm−204.1 mm
Depth97.9 mm115.4 mm−17.5 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HomePod mini better than Boom 2 SE?

HomePod mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Boom 2 SE better than HomePod mini?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—80 W
Speaker channels—2.0
Channel count—2
Subwoofer—Built-in
Lowest frequency—45 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Battery capacity—10,000 mAh
Charging time—4 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.3
Bluetooth codecsSBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
AirPlayYes—
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistantSiriSiri
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—1,540 g
Width98 mm302 mm
Height84 mm167 mm
Depth98 mm115 mm
Protection rating—IPX7
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Colours—Black
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
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