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General

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Series

Echo Dot1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Amazon sells it as part of the Echo Dot line. It is a larger and pricier model than the Echo Dot (5th Gen).

HomePod mini3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Apple calls it the newest addition to the HomePod family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MA49CA2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TPx5qo6zqds5Hoyjo3Read 20 October 2026Amazon Safety and Compliance for Echo Dot Max (UK version): model number MA49CA. The US version of the page lists the same model.

A2374, MY5H2LL/A, MY5G2LL/A, MJ2E3LL/A, MJ2D3LL/A, MJ2C3LL/A, MTJT3LL/A5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: Apple model A2374 (EMC 3506). Order numbers MY5H2LL/A white, MY5G2LL/A Space Gray, MJ2E3LL/A yellow, MJ2D3LL/A orange, MJ2C3LL/A blue and MTJT3LL/A Midnight.11Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2374Read 21 October 2026Product code A2374 is the Apple model number.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

30 September 20256Press releaseaboutamazon.ca/news/devices/amazon-unveils-its-all-new-echo-lineup-with-premium-audio-and-striking-designRead 20 October 2026Amazon's 2025 devices event, 30 September 2025. The Canadian CAD price on that page is not stored.

13 October 20203Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Press release dated October 13, 2020.

Status

Available1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Amazon US lists the Echo Dot Max (2025 release) for sale. Amethyst, Glacier White and Graphite are the color options, with a Stereo (Pack of 2) option.

Discontinued5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac lists a discontinued date of October 13, 2026, the day the mini 2 was announced. Apple's store now sells only the mini 2.6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026MacRumors comparison table lists the 2020 HomePod mini as discontinued, initially $99 and later $129.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: the Echo Dot (5th Gen) is the predecessor to the Echo Dot Max. Amazon prices the Max higher, so the 5th Gen stays on sale next to it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Apple HomePod mini 26Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026The HomePod mini 2 follows the original HomePod mini.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$99.995Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 20 October 2026Amazon announcement: Echo Dot Max is $99.99 in the US. US prices exclude sales tax.

$993Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Available in white and space gray for $99 (US). US prices exclude sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€109.9911Reviewmobiflip.de/amazon-echo-dot-max-test/ampRead 20 October 2026German test: the Echo Dot Max costs 109.99 EUR at market start, which includes VAT. hifi.de gives the same list price of 109.99 EUR. The German sale started after the US sale.12Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-max-test-252742Read 20 October 2026Spec table: list price 109.99 EUR, street price about 90 EUR. Germany, VAT included.

€96.54Press articleifun.de/apple-stellt-den-homepod-mini-vor-160825Read 21 October 2026German launch report: orderable from November 6 at 96,50 Euro, delivered from November 16. A reader comment says the price is gross. Germany had a temporary lower VAT rate in late 2020. The French price was 99 EUR, so the German price is stored.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac global original prices: EUR 96,50 in Germany and EUR 99 in France, Ireland and Italy.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, DE9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026UK review with a UK price of about 100 GBP.11Reviewmobiflip.de/amazon-echo-dot-max-test/ampRead 20 October 2026German price and sale. hifi.de's test of 28 December 2025 lists German retailers.

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Order in the US, Germany and other countries. The stored markets match the USD and EUR prices.4Press articleifun.de/apple-stellt-den-homepod-mini-vor-160825Read 21 October 2026German price and sale.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Graphite, Glacier White, Amethyst1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Color selector: Amethyst, Glacier White, Graphite. Retailer and review pages use the same three names.

White, Space Gray, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Midnight1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Finish picker: White, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Space Gray, Midnight. White and Space Gray were the launch colors. Blue, Orange and Yellow came in October 2021. Midnight replaced Space Gray in July 2024 (EveryMac).3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026White and space gray at launch.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026White and Space Gray at launch. Yellow, orange and blue added on October 18, 2021. Midnight replaced Space Gray on July 15, 2024.6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: white, midnight, blue, yellow and orange, and previously space gray.

Speaker typeiHome covers speakers made to stay in one place, including smart speakers. A speaker with Wi-Fi or a voice assistant can be of any type.

Home1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026The page sells it for living rooms and medium-sized spaces. It runs from a power adapter and has no battery, so it is a home speaker.

Home3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Apple sells it as a smart speaker for the home. It runs from a power adapter and has no battery, so it is a home speaker.

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Audio channelsiSound channels reproduced by one speaker. Pairing two speakers for stereo is separate.

Mono1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: Playback Channels is Two-way mono. SoundGuys confirms one mono speaker that pairs for stereo.8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: a mono speaker. You can pair two together for stereo.

Mono12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/use-homepod-with-apple-tv-4k-apdd878f126c/homepodRead 21 October 2026Use HomePod with Apple TV 4K: with HomePod mini you can enjoy sound formats rendered in mono or stereo.

Audio driversiPowered audio transducers in one speaker. Passive radiators are counted separately. Circular diameter and rectangular width and height have separate columns. Per-driver power must state continuous or RMS basis and battery or mains operation in the source note.

AAmazon Echo Dot Max

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	63.5
Tweeter	1	20.32

Source1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: 1x 0.8 inch tweeter, 1x 2.5 inch woofer. Stored as the exact metric conversion of the maker's inches. Reviewers round them to 64 mm and 20 mm. Per-driver power is not published.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: a 0.8 in tweeter and 2.5 in woofer. The woofer fires upwards and slightly rearwards and the tweeter fires forwards and down.10Reviewtechradar.com/home/smart-home-hubs/echo-dot-max-review-amazons-best-mid-range-speaker-but-not-by-muchRead 20 October 2026Review: a single 20mm tweeter and a 6cm woofer. This is a rounded figure and the maker's inches are used for the diameter.

BApple HomePod mini

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Full-range driver	1	57.15

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: full-range driver and dual passive radiators. Driver size and power are not published by Apple. The diameter comes from iFixit.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026An Apple-engineered full-range driver powered by a neodymium magnet.7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/HomePod_MiniRead 21 October 2026iFixit device page: a 2.25 inch down-firing driver with a custom waveguide and dual passive radiators. The diameter is the exact metric conversion of 2.25 inches.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: full-range driver and dual passive radiators.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

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21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: dual passive radiators.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026A pair of force-cancelling passive radiators.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: dual passive radiators.

Rated audio poweriMaker-published total rated continuous audio output. Battery power is used for portable speakers when mains and battery ratings differ. Peak marketing power is separate.

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Rated audio power on mainsiTotal rated continuous audio output with external power. Store a separate battery rating when the maker publishes both.

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Audio output power (unspecified rating)iMaker- or reviewer-published audio output power whose continuous or peak rating basis is not stated. This is separate from rated continuous output and explicitly published peak output.

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Peak audio poweriExplicitly published peak audio output. Never substitute for rated continuous output.

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Frequency response lower limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

53Hz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details list Audio Bandwidth as 53 Hz to 16 kHz at volume 6. No tolerance is published. This is the acoustic bandwidth, not a Bluetooth range.

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Frequency response upper limit (claimed)iPublished acoustic frequency response limit. Tolerance and operating mode belong in the source note. The Bluetooth transmission range that some spec tables and retailers label Frequency Response, such as A2DP 20 to 20,000 Hz, is not stored.

16kHz1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Audio Bandwidth 53 Hz to 16 kHz at volume 6. See the lower limit note.

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Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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Adjustable equalizeriUser-adjustable frequency bands. Selecting fixed sound presets alone does not qualify.

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: a simple three-band EQ for bass, midrange and treble in the Alexa app.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: the Alexa app has an equaliser, group options and a stereo pair for two Echo Dot Max.

No9Reviewmacworld.com/article/234895/homepod-mini-review.htmlRead 21 October 2026Macworld review of December 2, 2020: Apple still does not offer a proper equalizer for the HomePod, so you are stuck with the sound.

Equalizer bandsiNumber of user-adjustable frequency bands. Do not count sound presets.

38Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Three bands: bass, midrange, treble.

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Automatic sound adjustmentiAdjusts audio to placement or playback conditions. Keep the named feature and conditions in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: Audio Signal Processing lists Automatic Room Adaptation. The feature bullets say it adapts to your space and fine-tunes playback.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 20 October 2026Sound automatically adapts to your space.7Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-echo-dot-max-echo-studio-sound-quality-bassRead 20 October 2026The device analyzes what it plays, detects how the room changes the sound and rebalances its output without manual calibration.

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Sound modesiNamed playback modes. Battery extension modes are also qualified in battery source notes.

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Wireless stereo pairingiTwo compatible speakers can play separate left and right channels.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Feature bullets: pairs with a second Echo Dot Max for richer sound. The Stereo (Pack of 2) option sells two.3Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GZRS8FRPWWFPPZ63Read 20 October 2026Compatible Echo Devices for Stereo Pairs: the Echo Dot Max pairs with another Echo Dot Max or with an Echo Sub.8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: pair two Echo Dot Max for proper stereo.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: form a stereo pair with two of these speakers.12Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-max-test-252742Read 20 October 2026Spec table: stereo mode available with a second speaker.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: stereo pair capable. Footnote: a pair needs two of the same model, such as two HomePod mini.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026By placing two HomePod mini speakers in a single room, a stereo pair can be created.

Speaker link protocolsiNamed systems for linking compatible speakers, such as PartyBoost, Auracast or Party Connect. Linking support does not establish compatibility across all models.

Alexa Multi-Room Music, Alexa Home Theater4Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GYYMWGZJUK28FEN6Read 20 October 2026Alexa Home Theater Device Compatibility Guide: the Echo Dot Max works with Fire TV Cube (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K models in Configuration 1.5Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-new-echo-devices-alexa-plusRead 20 October 2026Up to five Echo Studio or Echo Dot Max devices work with compatible Fire TV sticks for surround sound through Alexa Home Theater.

AirPlay multiroom audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: multiroom audio with AirPlay. Footnote: needs multiple HomePod speakers or AirPlay-compatible speakers. No maximum group size is published.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Multiple HomePod mini speakers work together to stream to multiple rooms, in sync.

Max linked speakersiPublished maximum in a speaker group. A stereo pair is recorded separately. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

54Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.com/csad/help/node/GYYMWGZJUK28FEN6Read 20 October 2026Configuration 1 allows up to five Echo speakers plus one Echo Sub. The five are Echo Dot Max or Echo Studio (2025 release) units and must match. This is the Alexa Home Theater group. No maximum is published for Multi-Room Music groups.

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Max Bluetooth group speakersiPublished maximum speakers in one Bluetooth playback group, including the first speaker. Source notes name the compatible models or families, linking system and firmware requirements. Wi-Fi groups and concurrent Bluetooth source devices are excluded. A stereo pair alone does not establish the maximum when other Bluetooth linking systems are supported. A figure such as 100+ is stored as 100.

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Bluetooth audio playbackiPlays audio streamed over Bluetooth from a phone or other source. Bluetooth used only for setup or app control does not count.

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026

No10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Bluetooth No. RTINGS tested the Space Gray variant.

Bluetooth versioniVersion of the Bluetooth radio. Some Wi-Fi speakers use Bluetooth only for setup. See Bluetooth audio playback.

5.31Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details Bluetooth row: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3. SoundGuys, Expert Reviews and hifi.de all name Bluetooth 5.3.12Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-max-test-252742Read 20 October 2026Spec table: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3.

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Wireless: Bluetooth 5.0.6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: Bluetooth 5.0 for the original.

Bluetooth codecsiExplicitly supported receive codecs. Bluetooth version alone does not establish codecs.

SBC8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: Bluetooth audio uses only the SBC codec.

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Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Bluetooth row: A2DP audio streaming to the speaker and from the speaker to a Bluetooth speaker, and AVRCP for voice control of connected phones.

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Bluetooth LE AudioiExplicit LE Audio support. Bluetooth LE for app control alone does not qualify.

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AuracastiExplicit Auracast support. Sending, receiving and speaker-group roles belong in source notes.

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth source connections. Pairing memory and speaker-to-speaker linking do not qualify.

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Multipoint source devicesiMaximum concurrently connected Bluetooth source devices, not remembered pairings.

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Bluetooth range (claimed)iMaker-claimed Bluetooth range to the source device. Test conditions belong in the source note.

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Wi-FiiBuilt-in Wi-Fi, for audio streaming, setup or control.

Yes1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax).

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Wi-Fi Yes.

Wi-Fi standardsiOne 802.11 name per item, such as 802.11ax. A Wi-Fi generation is written as its standard, so Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11ac and Wi-Fi 6 is 802.11ax. Older standards are listed only when a source names them.

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ax1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026The page names IEEE 802.11ax. The Amazon compliance page lists 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax.2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TPx5qo6zqds5Hoyjo3Read 20 October 2026Wi-Fi standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.

802.11n1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Wireless: 802.11n Wi-Fi. No other standard is named.6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) for the original.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: 802.11n Wi-Fi.

Network audio protocolsiNamed systems that stream audio to the speaker over the home network. AirPlay is written as AirPlay 2. Chromecast built-in is written as Google Cast. Other names follow the maker, such as Spotify Connect.

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AirPlay 21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Apple writes AirPlay and lists AirPlay as the way to share other content from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac. Stored as AirPlay 2 by catalog rule.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK test conditions: communication protocols AirPlay 2 and Apple TV. Firmware 14.2.

USB audio inputiPlayback from a connected computer or phone through USB. Charging, service ports and USB flash-drive playback do not qualify.

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: no wired inputs, including no 3.5mm jack, USB audio or Ethernet port.

No8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: inputs are wireless only, over 802.11n Wi-Fi.

USB drive playbackiPlayback of audio files on a connected USB storage device.

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USB audio file formats

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PortsiPhysical speaker connectors. Record charging, audio input, power output and service roles separately. A shared microphone and guitar jack is one port. A combo jack that takes XLR and 6.35 mm plugs is 6.35 mm audio, and the role names XLR. Optical is a TOSLINK digital audio socket.

AAmazon Echo Dot Max

Connector	Count	Role
DC power	1	Power input for the included 22 W adapter (18 V DC, 1.23 A)

Source2Maker product pagedigprjsurvey.amazon.co.uk/csad/help/node/TPx5qo6zqds5Hoyjo3Read 20 October 2026No ports are listed on the page. The included adapter PA42EU is rated 100 to 240 V AC input and 18 V DC, 1.23 A, 22 W output. The device electrical rating is 18.0 V, 1.23 A. The power socket is confirmed by TechRadar.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: no physical connections except the power. The 3.5 mm jack is absent.10Reviewtechradar.com/home/smart-home-hubs/echo-dot-max-review-amazons-best-mid-range-speaker-but-not-by-muchRead 20 October 2026Review: on the rear is a single power port, with no 3.5mm jack. PCWorld also describes a barrel-shaped power socket.

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Controls and software

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SpeakerphoneiBuilt-in microphone and call support, through a connected phone or a voice assistant's calling. A microphone used only for voice commands does not count. Microphone inputs for karaoke are separate.

Yes8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review FAQ: supports Alexa calling, including calls to other Alexa devices and the Alexa app. These calls run through Alexa, not through a phone over Bluetooth. Availability depends on region and account.

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Siri can make and answer phone calls through a paired iPhone.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Speakerphone Yes.

Voice assistantsiVoice assistants explicitly usable through the speaker, such as Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri or Sonos Voice Control. State whether a connected phone is required.

Amazon Alexa, Alexa+1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Alexa is built in. The page says Designed for Alexa+. Alexa+ availability depends on country and account.

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology lists a four-microphone design for far-field Siri. No other assistant is named.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026Siri is the assistant. No other assistant is named.

Controls

Volume down button, Microphone off button, Volume up button, Tap gestures to pause music and snooze alarms8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: physical buttons for volume up, volume down and microphone mute, with the mute button in the middle. Tap gesture support through the accelerometer.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: front controls to mute the mic and change volume, plus tap gestures to pause music or snooze an alarm.

Tap the top to play or pause, Double-tap the top to skip, Triple-tap the top to skip back, Touch and hold the top for Siri, Tap or hold the plus and minus buttons for volume1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Touch Controls: tap for play or pause, double-tap to skip, triple-tap to skip back, touch and hold for Siri, tap or hold plus or minus for volume.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/use-touch-controls-apd7ba1aa325/homepodRead 21 October 2026Touch controls on top: touch and hold for Siri, tap or hold plus and minus for volume, tap to pause and resume, double-tap for next track, triple-tap for previous track.

Companion app

Amazon Alexa1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026System requirements: works with the Alexa app.

Home14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026HomePod settings are changed in the Home app.

App platforms

iOS, Android, Fire OS1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026System requirements: the Alexa app supports Fire OS, Android, iOS and web browsers. The web browser is not an app and is not stored.

iOS, iPadOS14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026The guide names the Home app on iPhone or iPad. Apple's tech specs require an iPhone, iPod touch or iPad with the latest iOS or iPadOS.

User firmware updates

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Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026The owner can turn automatic HomePod software updates on or off in the Home app. Updates install through the Home app and the iPhone or iPad Settings.

Built-in lightingiDecorative or ambient lighting. Status, battery, connection and microphone indicator LEDs alone do not qualify.

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Lighting modes

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Smart home

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Matter controlleriCan add and control Matter devices. Being a Matter device alone does not count.

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Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 21 October 2026A home hub is needed to add Matter accessories to the Home app. HomePod mini and HomePod become home hubs when set up.

Thread border routeriConnects Thread smart home devices to the home network.

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Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Wireless: Thread networking technology. Footnote: Thread accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini or a third-party Thread border router.16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 21 October 2026Thread-enabled Matter accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub, such as HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K.

Zigbee hubiA built-in Zigbee radio that controls Zigbee smart home devices.

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Battery and charging

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Built-in battery

No8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review: no built-in battery. It runs on AC power only.

No9Reviewmacworld.com/article/234895/homepod-mini-review.htmlRead 21 October 2026The review wishes for a battery and says the HomePod mini is not a portable speaker.10Reviewrtings.com/speaker/reviews/apple/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Public headline row: Battery Powered No.15Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/important-safety-information-apd3e7fff0eb/homepodRead 21 October 2026Power section for HomePod mini: power it with the included USB power adapter rated 20 W (9 V, 2.22 A). It has no on/off switch and is disconnected by unplugging the adapter.

Playback time (claimed)iMaximum maker-claimed music playback on one charge in normal playback mode. Battery extension or reduced-bass boost modes belong in battery_life_boost_h. Record volume and lighting conditions in the source note.

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Playback with battery extension (claimed)iTotal claimed runtime with the named battery extension mode enabled. Store the total, not only the extra hours. Keep sound and lighting restrictions in the source note.

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Battery energyiPublished battery pack energy. Do not calculate from an assumed voltage.

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Battery capacityiPublished pack capacity at the voltage in battery_voltage_v. Do not substitute power-bank output capacity. A figure written per cell, such as 5000mAh*2, is not a pack capacity unless the maker states the pack figure.

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Nominal battery voltage

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Battery chemistry

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User-replaceable batteryiBattery that the maker documents as replaceable by the user. Service replacement does not qualify.

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Full charge timeiTime from discharged to full under the maker conditions. Adapter rating and simultaneous use belong in source notes.

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Quick charge duration

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Playback after quick chargeiClaimed music playback after quick_charge_min of charging. Source conditions apply.

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Charging input ratingiPublished speaker input voltage and current. An adapter rating alone does not establish device input.

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Max charging inputiPublished maximum charging input. USB audio power requirements and adapter output are separate.

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USB Power Delivery charging

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Charges other devices

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Max power-bank outputiPublished power delivered by the speaker to another device. Output voltage and current belong in the source note.

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Wireless chargingiThe speaker battery can be charged wirelessly. Wireless power output to another device is separate.

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Durability

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Dust and water ratingiExact published IP rating. Keep separate ratings, such as IP68 and IP69, as separate entries.

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Floats

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Drop resistanceiExplicit maker claim or defined drop test. Do not infer from rugged wording.

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Drop test heightiMaker-published tested height. Surface and conditions belong in source notes.

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Carry featuresiPublished handles, straps, carabiners or wheels.

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Measured

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Playback time (measured)iReviewer-measured playback per charge. Volume, lighting, sound mode, firmware and connection belong in the source note.

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Max sound pressure (measured)iReviewer-measured maximum SPL. Distance, test method and power source belong in source notes.

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Low-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured low-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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High-frequency extension (measured)iReviewer-measured high-frequency limit. Threshold and test method belong in source notes.

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Audio latency (measured)iReviewer-measured source-to-speaker latency. Source device, app, codec, firmware and connection belong in source notes. App compensation may affect results.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer-measured time from empty to full. Power adapter and method belong in the source note.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiSpeaker body width, height and depth on explicitly identified axes. Unlabeled tuples do not establish axis meanings. Handle, strap and orientation conditions belong in the source note.

Width108.7Height99.2Depth108.6mm(4.3 × 3.9 × 4.3 in)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Size: 4.27 x 4.27 x 3.9 in (108.7 mm x 108.6 mm x 99.2 mm). The compare table labels it 4.27 in W x 4.27 in D x 3.9 in H, so width 108.7, depth 108.6 and height 99.2 mm. hifi.de labels the first two as width and height, which does not match Amazon's labels.

Width97.9Height84.3Depth97.9mm(3.9 × 3.3 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Size and weight: 3.3 inches high (84.3 mm) and 3.9 inches wide (97.9 mm). The speaker is round, so the width is the diameter and the depth is stored as the same value. Apple says size and weight vary by manufacturing process.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: the HomePod mini is spherical, 3.3 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide (84.3 mm by 97.9 mm).7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/HomePod_MiniRead 21 October 2026iFixit: 3.3 inches (84.3 mm) by 3.9 inches (97.9 mm), roughly spherical enclosure.8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: spherical, 84.3 mm high by 97.9 mm wide. A sphere has the same depth as width.

WeightiSpeaker mass including its battery. Excludes packaging, charger and removable carry accessories unless the source states otherwise.

505.3g(1.1 lb)1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Weight: 17.82 oz (505.3 g). The page notes that actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. Expert Reviews, SoundGuys and hifi.de agree.8Reviewsoundguys.com/amazon-echo-dot-max-review-bigger-dot-better-hub-152545Read 20 October 2026Review spec table: 17.8 oz / 505.3 g.9Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/amazon-echo-dot-max-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review: 505.3 g.12Reviewhifi.de/test/amazon-echo-dot-max-test-252742Read 20 October 2026Spec table: 505 g.

345g(12.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Weight: 0.76 pound (345 grams). The mini 2 weighs 335 grams.5Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-smart-speaker-a2374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: 0.76 lbs (345 g).6Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: 0.76 pound (345 grams) for the original.7Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/HomePod_MiniRead 21 October 2026iFixit: 0.76 lbs (345 g).8Measurementdxomark.com/apple-homepod-mini-speaker-review-good-for-its-tiny-sizeRead 21 October 2026DXOMARK key specifications: 345 grams.

Body materials

3D knit fabric7Press releaseaboutamazon.com/news/devices/amazon-echo-dot-max-echo-studio-sound-quality-bassRead 20 October 2026Amazon audio engineers: the exterior uses a new 3D knit fabric designed for acoustic transparency.

Acoustically transparent mesh fabric1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Audio Technology: acoustically transparent fabric. The 2020 environmental report says the mesh fabric is more than 90 percent recycled plastic.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/10/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-a-powerful-smart-speaker-with-amazing-soundRead 21 October 2026The seamless mesh fabric is made with more than 90 percent recycled plastic.17Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/homepod/HomePod_mini_PER_Oct2020.pdfRead 21 October 2026Product Environmental Report, introduced October 13, 2020: the mesh fabric covering HomePod mini is made with more than 90 percent recycled plastic.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

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BCGA237411Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2374Read 21 October 2026FCC ID BCG-A2374, Smart Speaker by Apple Inc., application date 2020-10-13. fccid.io mirrors the FCC database. Stored without the hyphen like other Apple IDs.

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In the box

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In the box

Echo Dot Max (2025 release), Power adapter (22 W), Quick start guide1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Included in the box: Echo Dot Max (2025 release), power adapter (22 W) and quick start guide.

HomePod mini, 20W power adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026In the Box: HomePod mini, 20W power adapter, documentation.

Links

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Product page

www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQ1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Amazon US product page.

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Spec sheet

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support.apple.com/en-us/1119141Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111914Read 21 October 2026Apple Support Tech Specs page for HomePod mini, year introduced 2020. Apple's own HomePod mini product page now shows the mini 2.

Manual

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support.apple.com/en-us/docs/homepod/3002452Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/docs/homepod/300245Read 21 October 2026Apple HomePod mini manuals page with the Quick Start Guide, the HomePod User Guide and HomePod mini Info.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageamazon.com/dp/B0D6SX8VLQRead 20 October 2026Technical Details: 1-year limited warranty and service included for the US. Optional 2 and 3-year extended warranties are sold separately.

1year18Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 21 October 2026Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty covers HomePod hardware from the date of original retail purchase. US terms.

Both are also in the API. Back to all wireless speakers.