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Apple

Apple HomePod mini

Name: Apple HomePod mini
Brand: Apple
SKU: B0DXRFVZMV
Price: 139.99 USD

A great smart speaker for iPhone users.

Current price · Amazon US

$139.99

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Value for Money & design

7/ 10

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A 7 puts its value for money in the bottom third of speakers we've measured.

Measured on 78 of the 469 we've cataloged.

6/ 10

Design

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A 6 puts its design in the bottom 10% of speakers we've measured.

Measured on 78 of the 469 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Multiroom

YesMost common

True100%

True is the most common — on 100% of the 30 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).

Display

NoMost common

False86%True14%

False is the most common — on 86% of the 29 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).

Streaming Services

Apple AirPlay 2

Spotify connect12%Amazon music11%Apple airplay 210%Apple music9%

Apple airplay 2 appears on 10% of the 122 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).

Power Source

AC mainsMost common

Ac mains90%Rechargeable battery10%

Ac mains is the most common — on 90% of the 30 smart speakers we've cataloged (of 30).

Features

Multiroom: Yes
Display: No
Intercom: Yes
Smart Home Protocol: Thread, Matter, Wi-Fi
Voice Assistant Support: Siri

Connectivity

Streaming Services: Apple AirPlay 2
Connection Type: Wifi, bluetooth

Design

Power Source: AC mains
Color Options: Blue, orange, space grey, white, yellow
Dimensions Depth: 98 mm
Dimensions Height: 84 mm
Dimensions Width: 98 mm
Mounting Type: Bookshelf/tabletop
Weight: 345 g

Sound

Driver Count: 1
Amplification: Active (powered)
Channels: 1.0 (mono)
Adaptive Audio: No

Microphone

Count: 4
Physical Mute: No

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.8/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed bySara CarboneWriterReviewed August 2022

Connectivity7.5

Design6.0

Portability6.5

Features7.5

Value7.0

The verdict

The Apple HomePod mini is a small smart speaker with surprisingly big sound. It is only for those already deeply involved in the Apple universe as it requires an iPhone to use and seamlessly integrates with the iPhone. You can hook up multiple HomePod minis for multiroom audio and use it to control your smart home. For only $99, it's worth checking out.

✓What we like

✓Can distinguish different people's voices

✓Good sound quality for its size

✓Intercom feature

✓Can AirPlay from any Apple device

✓Microphone reliably hears wake phrase

✓Seamless setup

✕What could be better

✕Need to have an iPhone or iPad to operate

✕No mute button

✕Hand off prompting can be annoying

✕No direct Spotify integration