HomePod mini vs HomePod mini 2: Full Specifications Comparison
Apple has announced HomePod mini 2 with the S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, Sound Glow lighting, four-speaker surround sound with the new Apple TV 4K and Siri AI coming in a software update. Here is how it compares with the original HomePod mini, spec by spec, with US and India pricing:
Price and availability | ||
| Specification | HomePod mini | HomePod mini 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | October 13, 2020 | October 13, 2026 |
| Available | November 16, 2020 | October 30, 2026 |
| US price | $99 | $149 |
| India price | ₹9,900 | ₹18,900 |
| Colours | White, Space Gray, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Midnight | White, Pink, Green, Blue, Midnight |
Design | ||
| Height | 84.3 mm | 84.3 mm |
| Width | 97.9 mm | 97.9 mm |
| Weight | 345 g | 335 g |
| Covering | Acoustic fabric | Acoustic fabric |
| Sound Glow lighting | No | Yes |
Chip | ||
| Chip | Apple S5 | Apple S10 |
| Ultra Wideband | Yes | Yes |
Audio | ||
| Driver | 1 full-range | 1 full-range |
| Passive radiators | 2 | 2 |
| Sound field | 360° | 360° |
| Computational audio | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo pair | Yes, same model | Yes, same model |
| Multiroom with AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
| Surround with Apple TV 4K | No | Yes, 4 speakers |
| Speaker for Mac | Via AirPlay | Yes |
Siri | ||
| Microphones | 4 | 3 |
| Assistant | Siri | Siri AI (later update) |
| Wake words | "Siri", "Hey Siri" | "Siri", "Hey Siri" |
| Voice recognition | Yes | Up to 6 people |
Touch controls | ||
| Tap | Play or pause | Play or pause |
| Double-tap | Skip | Skip |
| Triple-tap | Skip back | Skip back |
| Touch and hold | Siri | Siri |
| + and - | Volume | Volume |
Smart home | ||
| Home hub | Yes | Yes |
| Thread | Yes | Yes |
| Matter accessories | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Humidity sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke and CO alarm alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Intercom | Yes | Yes |
Audio sources | ||
| Apple Music | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party music services | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Audacy | TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Audacy |
| Apple Podcasts | Yes | Yes |
| News briefings | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | Yes | Yes |
Wireless | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 6 |
| Guest access | Peer-to-peer | Peer-to-peer |
Requirements | ||
| iPhone | iPhone SE or 6s or later | Latest iOS |
| iPad | iPad Air 2, mini 4, 5th gen or later | Latest iPadOS |
| Internet | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Accessibility | ||
| Touch Accommodations | Yes | Yes |
| VoiceOver | Yes | Yes |
| Siri | Yes | Yes |
| Home app and HomeKit | Yes | Yes |
| Intercom transcriptions | Yes | Yes |
Power and environment | ||
| Power adapter | 20W, included | 20W, included |
| Adapter output | 9V / 2.22A | 9V / 2.22A |
| Line voltage | 100V to 240V | 100V to 240V |
| Frequency | 50Hz to 60Hz | 50Hz to 60Hz |
| Operating temperature | 0° to 35° C | 0° to 35° C |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% | 5% to 90% |
| Tested altitude | Up to 3,000 m | Up to 3,000 m |
In the box | ||
| Speaker | HomePod mini | HomePod mini 2 |
| 20W power adapter | Yes | Yes |
Materials | ||
| Recycled rare earths | 99% | 100%, all magnets |
| Recycled plastic | 35% or more, some parts | Not listed |
| Recycled copper in boards | Not listed | 100% |
| Recycled gold plating and tin solder | Not listed | 100% |
| Packaging | Responsibly sourced wood fibre | 100% fibre-based |