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Series

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

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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.

$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.

$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.

€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.

€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/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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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 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.

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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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

802.11n1Maker 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.

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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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

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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.

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.

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 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.

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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 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.

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

Home14Owner'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, 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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

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

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

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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

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.

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Manual

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.

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.

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.

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.

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