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Series

HomePod mini2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Apple sells HomePod mini 2 as the next HomePod mini, next to the larger HomePod.

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

A3374, MGHK4AM/A, MGHM4AM/A, MGHL4AM/A, MGKR4AM/A, MGHJ4AM/A4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026US store page data lists the SKUs MGHJ4AM/A, MGHK4AM/A, MGHL4AM/A, MGHM4AM/A and MGKR4AM/A for the five colors. The regulatory model number A3374 comes from the FCC listing.13Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3374Read 21 October 2026Product code A3374 is the Apple model number. EveryMac gives the same A3374 and EMC 8862.15Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-2-2026-smart-speaker-a3374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac: Apple model A3374 (EMC 8862). Order numbers MGHK4AM/A white, MGHM4AM/A blue, MGHL4AM/A green, MGKR4AM/A pink, MGHJ4AM/A midnight.

1009789, 1009794, 1009292, 1009301, 1009851, 10098521Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Colour selector product ids 1009789 Black and 1009794 Cream, read from the page data. The German store lists 1009292 and 1009851 for Black and 1009301 and 1009852 for Cream. John Lewis sells 1009851. Which ids differ by plug or region is not stated.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026German store page data lists variants ACTON IV BLACK 1009851 and 1009292, ACTON IV CREAM 1009852 and 1009301, all priced at EUR 299.12Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/marshall-acton-iv-bluetooth-speaker/black/p115377409Read 14 October 2026UK retailer lists manufacturer part number 1009851 for the Black model.

GTIN / EAN

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7340055423533, 73400554236321Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026EAN in the US page data: 1009789 is 7340055423533 and 1009794 is 7340055423632. EANs of the other ids were not found.

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

13 October 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Press release dated October 13, 2026.

7 July 20265Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2026/07/07/marshall-unveils-next-generation-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-speakers-for-the-homeRead 14 October 2026Launch release dated 7 July 2026.6Press articlesoundguys.com/marshall-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-launch-159646Read 14 October 2026Published 2026-07-07, 8:00 AM ET.

Status

Available2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Overview page offers pre-orders. Availability starts October 30, 2026. Status stays available because Apple has announced the product for sale.4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026US store offers pre-order. Shipping starts October 30, 2026.

Available1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Listed on the maker store. The US store showed Sold Out with a Notify Me button on 2026-10-14. The German store and John Lewis take orders.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Orderable on the German store.

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

Apple HomePod mini17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026MacRumors buyer's guide: the mini 2 follows the original HomePod mini of 2020, which Apple has now discontinued.

Marshall Acton III11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Tom's Guide says the Marshall Acton IV succeeds the four-year-old Acton III.

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

$1493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026HomePod mini 2 is available for $149 (U.S.). US prices exclude sales tax.4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026US store: $149.00 for every color.

$299.996Press articlesoundguys.com/marshall-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-launch-159646Read 14 October 2026Launch article of 2026-07-07: Acton IV USD 299.99. TechRadar gives USD 299.99 and Tom's Guide USD 299. The US store later shows USD 329.99 and MusicTech reports that figure, so the store price changed or one outlet differs. The launch price is stored. Tax is not included in US list prices.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Price and release date: USD 299.99 / GBP 259.99 / AU$499, first released July 2026.

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.

€1695Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026German store: 169,00 EUR. The page says prices include 19 percent VAT.15Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/homepod/specs/apple-homepod-mini-2-2026-smart-speaker-a3374-specs.htmlRead 21 October 2026EveryMac global prices: EUR 169 in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and others. Matches the German Apple store.

€2997Press articlehifi.blog/marshall-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-more-room-more-bass-more-marshallRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-07-08 lists Acton IV at EUR 299. Stereonet of 2026-07-09 also gives EUR 299. The German maker store shows EUR 299 including VAT.

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

US, DE3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Pre-order in the U.S. and more than 23 other countries and regions. The stored markets match the USD and EUR prices.5Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026German store sells it at the same launch.

US, DE, FR, GB1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026US store page with USD price.2Maker product pagemarshall.com/de/de/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026German store sells it.12Retailer pagejohnlewis.com/marshall-acton-iv-bluetooth-speaker/black/p115377409Read 14 October 2026Sold in the UK at GBP 259.99.13Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00747535.htmlRead 14 October 2026Sold in France.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White, Pink, Green, Blue, Midnight1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Specs page color picker: White, Pink, Green, Blue, Midnight.2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Five colors: Green, Pink, Blue, Midnight, White.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Pink, green, blue, white and midnight.17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: white, midnight, blue, pink and green.

Black, Cream1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Colorways: Black, Cream.

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.

Home2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Apple sells it as a smart speaker for the home that fills a room with sound and runs from a power adapter. It has no battery, so it is a home speaker.

Home1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Page: Bluetooth home speaker.

Audio

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

Mono8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/use-homepod-with-apple-tv-4k-apdd878f126c/homepodRead 21 October 2026The guide says that with HomePod mini, sound formats are rendered in mono or stereo. A single speaker plays mono and a stereo pair plays two channels. The guide covers HomePod and HomePod mini and Apple says mini 2 runs HomePod software 27.2.

Stereo1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Stereo/mono: Stereo. Sound channels of one speaker.

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.

AApple HomePod mini 2

Driver type	Count
Full-range driver	1

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: full-range driver and dual passive radiators. Driver size and power are not published.2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Sound section: an Apple-designed full-range driver with a neodymium magnet.17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Both generations have a full-range driver and an acoustic waveguide.18Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Apple_HomePod_mini_2Read 21 October 2026iFixit: a down-firing driver with a custom waveguide and a woofer with a custom amplifier. Apple calls it a full-range driver.

BMarshall Acton IV

Driver type	Count	Diameter (mm)
Woofer	1	101.6
Tweeter	2	19.05

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026One 4 inches woofer and two 0.75 inch tweeters with waveguides. Converted exactly to 101.6 mm and 19.05 mm. The page lists amplifier ratings only, so no per-driver power is stored. Bass-reflex cabinet, so no passive radiator.

Passive radiatorsiPassive, unpowered bass radiators. Excludes powered drivers.

21Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: dual passive radiators. The overview page calls them dual force-cancelling passive radiators.2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Sound section: Apple-designed force-cancelling passive radiators. The comparison table says dual.17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Both generations have two passive radiators.18Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Apple_HomePod_mini_2Read 21 October 2026iFixit: dual passive radiators.

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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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110W8Press articlesoyacincau.com/2026/08/17/marshall-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-speakers-launched-in-malaysia-priced-from-rm1699Read 14 October 2026Launch article: the Acton IV operates on a total power output of 110 W Class D amplification. This equals the maker's amplifier ratings of 60 W plus 2 x 25 W. No continuous, RMS or peak basis is stated, so it goes in the unspecified-rating field. LDLC lists 85 W RMS, which is not the sum of the maker's ratings and is not used.

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.

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37Hz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Frequency range 37-38,000 Hz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

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.

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38kHz1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Frequency range 37-38,000 Hz. Tolerance and mode are not stated.

Signal-to-noise ratio (claimed)

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

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Yes9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026The Marshall app has a five-band equalizer with three presets of your liking. The M button cycles them.10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-acton-ivRead 14 October 2026App: five presets plus a 5-band EQ with three memory slots.

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

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59Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Five-band equalizer in the Marshall app.10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-acton-ivRead 14 October 20265-band EQ. The review prints the dimensions as 171 x 150 x 260 mm labelled width, height and depth, copied from the maker page. That order is not used.

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

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Yes9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026The app has a placement compensation tool that optimizes the audio for the speaker's position. The maker page calls it placement compensation and room calibration. Dynamic Loudness is a separate loudness balance feature.

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 pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: stereo pair capable. Footnote: a pair needs two of the same model and generation, such as two HomePod mini 2.

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

AirPlay multiroom audio1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: multiroom audio with AirPlay. Footnote: needs multiple HomePod or HomePod mini speakers or AirPlay-compatible speakers. No maximum group size is published.

Auracast1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Multi-speaker connectivity through Auracast broadcasts. Marshall Heddon, sold separately, is the broadcaster for older Marshall speakers and for Acton IV.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Auracast-enabled and connects to its Homeline IV sibling. Multi-speaker connectivity is listed as unlimited with the Heddon hub. No numeric maximum is stored.

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

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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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Connectivity

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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.

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Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026

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

61Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Wireless: Bluetooth 6. Apple does not give a point release.16Press articlemacworld.com/article/3259370/the-new-homepod-mini-2-is-a-bigger-upgrade-than-it-looks.htmlRead 21 October 2026Macworld: Bluetooth 6 replaces Bluetooth 5 in the original model.17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: Bluetooth 6 for mini 2.

5.31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3.

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

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SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Codecs: SBC, AAC (MPEG-2), LDAC, LC3. Receive codecs.

Bluetooth profiles

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

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Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2q5fFgyvxRLfv92NLj86Jz/0a4d833ac4fa00292ac253d488d5b7b9/Marshall_Acton_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026The factory reset steps name a second Bluetooth entry, ACTON IV [LE], which is the LE Audio device. HeadphoneCheck's Acton IV review also mentions LE Audio.10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/marshall-acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Review text mentions LE Audio, and LC3 is in the codec list. Notebookcheck also says both speakers support LE Audio.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Wireless connectivity lists Auracast. FAQ: Acton IV is an Auracast receiver and joins a broadcast from a Marshall broadcaster such as Heddon, or from phones with the Listen to Broadcast feature in the Marshall app. It does not state a broadcaster role.4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Acton IV is an Auracast receiver and can be added to a multi-speaker setup using a Marshall broadcaster such as Heddon.

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

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Yes1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth Multipoint Connectivity: Yes.

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

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23Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2q5fFgyvxRLfv92NLj86Jz/0a4d833ac4fa00292ac253d488d5b7b9/Marshall_Acton_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing with a Bluetooth device: can connect to 2 Bluetooth devices at a time and remembers up to 8 previously paired devices.

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

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10m1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth range 10 m / 32.8 ft.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). Available in countries and regions where supported.

No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review states there is no Wi-Fi connectivity.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: Acton IV has no Wi-Fi streaming and no voice assistant support.

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.

802.11ax1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax). No older standards are named.16Press articlemacworld.com/article/3259370/the-new-homepod-mini-2-is-a-bigger-upgrade-than-it-looks.htmlRead 21 October 2026Macworld: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) replaces 802.11n in the original model.17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Table: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) for mini 2.

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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.

AirPlay 21Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Apple writes AirPlay and lists AirPlay as the way to share content from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K or Mac. Stored as AirPlay 2 by catalog rule.

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

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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.

AApple HomePod mini 2

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BMarshall Acton IV

Connector	Count	Role
3.5 mm audio	1	AUX audio input on the top panel
RCA	1	Stereo RCA audio input pair on the bottom panel, preamp required for turntables
AC power	1	Mains power input, 100 to 240 V

Source1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Wired connectivity lists AUX 3.5 mm. The features text and FAQ add the RCA input, and the manual shows both. Mains input voltage 100-240 V.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2q5fFgyvxRLfv92NLj86Jz/0a4d833ac4fa00292ac253d488d5b7b9/Marshall_Acton_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Top panel AUX 3.5 mm audio input. Bottom panel stereo RCA inputs, with an RIAA preamp for turntables, and the mains power input.

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.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/use-for-phone-calls-apdeaa15a6c3/homepodRead 21 October 2026HomePod works as a speakerphone for telephone and FaceTime audio calls through an iPhone or iPad. An iPhone is required for telephone calls. The guide covers HomePod and HomePod mini.

No1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Microphone system: No.

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.

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Siri AI section: activate hands-free with Siri or Hey Siri. Siri AI is a new Siri that arrives in a later software update. No other assistant is named.

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Controls

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 pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 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.9Owner'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.

Bass knob, Treble knob, Volume knob, Power switch, Media jog for play, pause and track change over Bluetooth, Customisable M-button, Source button1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Top panel controls: bass, treble, volume, power switch, media jog, M-button, source button.3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2q5fFgyvxRLfv92NLj86Jz/0a4d833ac4fa00292ac253d488d5b7b9/Marshall_Acton_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Top panel: AUX input, source selector, audio controls for volume, bass and treble, M-button, media control, power switch.

Companion app

Home10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026HomePod settings are changed in the Home app.

Marshall1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Compatible apps: Marshall app.

App platforms

iOS, iPadOS10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/change-settings-apde6dc8093d/homepodRead 21 October 2026The guide names the Home app on iPhone or iPad. The specs page requires an iPhone or iPad with the latest iOS or iPadOS.

iOS, Android3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2q5fFgyvxRLfv92NLj86Jz/0a4d833ac4fa00292ac253d488d5b7b9/Marshall_Acton_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Closing page offers the Marshall app on Google Play and the App Store.

User firmware updates

Yes10Owner'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.

Yes3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2q5fFgyvxRLfv92NLj86Jz/0a4d833ac4fa00292ac253d488d5b7b9/Marshall_Acton_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Troubleshooting: connect to the Marshall app and follow the in-app instructions to get the latest firmware.4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/speakers/support-for-acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Ensure the firmware is up to date by connecting the product to the Marshall app.

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

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Sound Glow lights the top of the speaker with colors that match the album artwork and pulse with the music.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Sound Glow: the top glows and pulses in sync with the music.

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Lighting modes

Sound Glow (colors match the album artwork and pulse with the music), Soundscape animations2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Sound Glow follows the music. Playing a soundscape such as rain triggers matching animations. The press release gives the same description.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Album artwork from Now Playing sets the colors. Users can pick a soundscape like rain for bespoke animations.

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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.

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026Smart home section: HomePod mini acts as a home hub to control Apple Home Collection, HomeKit and Matter-enabled accessories remotely.12Maker 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.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Wireless: Thread networking technology, compatible with HomeKit or Matter Thread accessories. The home hub support page names HomePod mini as a Thread-enabled home hub.12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102557Read 21 October 2026Thread-enabled Matter accessories need a Thread-enabled home hub, such as HomePod mini. The page does not say mini 2 by name. The mini 2 specs page lists Thread networking.16Press articlemacworld.com/article/3259370/the-new-homepod-mini-2-is-a-bigger-upgrade-than-it-looks.htmlRead 21 October 2026Macworld: the mini 2 continues to offer Thread connectivity.17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Both generations share Thread networking. The article does not use the words border router.

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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

No1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Electrical requirements list only line voltage for the 20W power adapter and no battery. The user guide describes power only through the adapter. See also the safety information page.11Owner'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.

No9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Designed for home use and needs the mains. It has no rechargeable battery.11Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Battery life: Mains-powered.

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.

Width97.9Height84.3Depth97.9mm(3.9 × 3.3 × 3.9 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 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.17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Both generations are 3.3 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide.18Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Apple_HomePod_mini_2Read 21 October 2026iFixit device page: 3.3 in (84.3 mm) by 3.9 in (97.9 mm), roughly spherical enclosure.

Width260Height171Depth150mm(10.2 × 6.7 × 5.9 in)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026The product details block prints 260 x 171 x 150 mm. The hardware table labels the same numbers as width 171, height 150 and depth 260 mm, in the German and UK pages too. That order does not match the maker's own Stanmore IV table, where width, height and depth follow the printed order. LDLC labels width 260, height 171 and depth 150, and TechRadar prints 260 x 171 x 150 mm. The printed order is stored. This is a conflict in the maker page.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/wireless-bluetooth-speakers/marshall-acton-iv-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table prints 10.24 x 6.73 x 5.91 inches / 260 x 171 x 150 mm.13Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00747535.htmlRead 14 October 2026Retailer spec labels width 260 mm, height 171 mm and depth 150 mm, with weight 2.65 kg.

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

335g(11.8 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Weight: 0.74 pound (335 grams).17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Comparison table: 0.74 pound (335 grams) for mini 2 against 0.76 pound (345 grams) for the original.18Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Apple_HomePod_mini_2Read 21 October 2026iFixit: 0.74 lbs (335 g).

2,650g(5.8 lb)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Weight 2.65 kg / 5.84 lb.

Body materials

Acoustically transparent fabric1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026Audio Technology: acoustically transparent fabric. The overview page calls it a two-tone seamless mesh. The fabric composition is not published for this model.

MDF cabinet, PU leather covering1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026MDF cabinet made from FSC 100%-certified material. The covering is leather-like material, named PU leather in the maker's launch release.5Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2026/07/07/marshall-unveils-next-generation-acton-iv-and-stanmore-iv-speakers-for-the-homeRead 14 October 2026Release names signature PU leather wrapping and an MDF cabinet from FSC 100%-certified wood.

Certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA337413Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3374Read 21 October 2026FCC ID BCGA3374, Smart Speaker by Apple Inc., application date 2026-10-13. The exhibits include Bluetooth, Bluetooth LE, 802.15.4 and 6 GHz Wi-Fi test reports. fccid.io mirrors the FCC database.

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Other certifications

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FSC 100% certified wood for the MDF cabinet (FSC C225755)1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026FSC 100% certified wood (FSC C225755). The claim applies only to the wood cabinet.

In the box

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In the box

HomePod mini 2, 20W USB-C power adapter, Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026In the Box: HomePod mini 2, 20W power adapter, documentation. The US store page names it the 20W USB-C Power Adapter.4Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026What is in the box: HomePod mini 2, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, documentation.17Press articlemacrumors.com/guide/homepod-mini-vs-homepod-mini-2Read 21 October 2026Both include a 20W power adapter.

Acton IV speaker, Mains lead, Quick start guide, Legal and safety information1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Box contents: Acton IV speaker, mains lead, quick start guide, legal and safety information.

Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/homepod-mini2Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-miniRead 21 October 2026

www.marshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iv1Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/acton-ivRead 14 October 2026Maker's US product page for Acton IV.

Spec sheet

www.apple.com/homepod-mini/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/homepod-mini/specsRead 21 October 2026

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/homepod/welcome/homepod6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/homepod/welcome/homepodRead 21 October 2026HomePod User Guide for HomePod and HomePod mini, written for HomePod software 27 or later. Apple says mini 2 is compatible with HomePod software 27.2.

assets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2q5fFgyvxRLfv92NLj86Jz/0a4d833ac4fa00292ac253d488d5b7b9/Marshall_Acton_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdf3Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/2q5fFgyvxRLfv92NLj86Jz/0a4d833ac4fa00292ac253d488d5b7b9/Marshall_Acton_IV_OLM_260414_R1_2.pdfRead 14 October 2026Full online manual, 260414 R1.2, English first. Combined PDF with many languages.

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.

1year14Maker 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.

2years14Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/policies/warrantyRead 14 October 2026US market. Marshall's policy of 2025-02-13 gives a two-year limited warranty on speakers bought from marshall.com or a US authorized dealer, counted from purchase or delivery. The maker's support page says one year for all products and an exclusive two years for purchases on marshall.com. The two pages differ for dealer purchases, so two years applies to marshall.com purchases only. Statutory rights are excluded.15Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/warrantyRead 14 October 2026Support page: all products carry a 1-year warranty, and speakers bought online at marshall.com carry an exclusive 2-year warranty.

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