Apple HomePod 2nd Gen (Smart Speaker) Specs
Identifiers: HomePod 2nd Gen - MQJ73LL/A* - AudioAccessory6,1 - A2825 - 8208
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Released as a vaguely cheaper, modestly less capable version of the original HomePod, but more expensive and marketed as providing better quality audio than the inexpensive and smaller HomePod mini, the HomePod (2nd Gen) is a wireless "smart speaker" for recent iPhone and iPad models.
In addition to emphasizing its "smart home" automation capabilities largely courtesy of new temperature and humidity sensors, Apple heralds that the HomePod (2nd Gen) has a "custom-engineered high-excursion woofer" and includes a "built-in bass-EQ mic", an array of five horn-loaded tweeters, and four microphones that "work together to achieve a powerful acoustic experience."
Like the original HomePod, the HomePod (2nd Gen) was designed to work with the Apple Music service and supports Siri for voice interaction, but it also has a round display on the top with touch-sensitive controls for volume, track control, and Siri activation.
Internally, it is powered by an Apple S7 processor, likely has 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage (both RAM and storage are unreported and unconfirmed), and supports 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4) and Bluetooth 5.0.
The HomePod (2nd Gen) is compatible with the iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) or iPhone 8 or later; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), or iPad mini (5th generation or later) running "the latest version" of the iOS or iPadOS. It does not work directly with a Windows PC or Mac (although sound can be sent from the Mac to HomePod using AirPlay).
Compared to the original original HomePod, the HomePod (2nd Gen) is slightly smaller and has a different processor, but also has two fewer tweeters and two fewer microphones and slower Wi-Fi. On the other hand, it has a larger display, temperature and humidity sensors, a removable power cable, and support for Thread networking and Ultra Wideband.
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| Introduction Date: |
January 18, 2023* |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*The HomePod (2nd Gen) was announced and available for pre-order on January 18, 2023 and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on February 3, 2023. |
| Processors: |
1 (2) |
Geekbench: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench benchmark does not support the HomePod.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A* |
Processor Type: |
Apple S7* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides limited technical details about the HomePod (2nd Gen), but the company reports that it is powered by an Apple S7 processor. The clockspeed is unspecified. It also supports Peer-to-Peer discovery, Thread, and Ultra Wideband "for device proximity." It has a "Sound Recognition" sensor, temperature and humidity sensors, and an accelerometer, as well. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
16 GB* |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official information about the RAM in the HomePod (2nd Gen), but it is believed to have 1 GB like the original HomePod as well as other devices that use the Apple S7 processor. |
| Display: |
Round* |
Native Resolution: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*The HomePod (2nd Gen) has a round display on the top of the device. The exact dimensions/resolution are not specified. |
| Standard Wireless: |
802.11n (Wi-Fi 4)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
*Curiously, the HomePod (2nd Gen) supports 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4), a significant downgrade from the original model. It also supports Bluetooth 5.0, "Thread" networking, and Ultra Wideband for "device proximity" detection. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
Touch |
| Details: |
The HomePod (2nd Gen) has a round touch-sensitive display on the top for volume, track control, and Siri activation. |
| Case Type: |
Smart Speaker |
Form Factor: |
HomePod (2nd Gen) |
| Details: |
The HomePod (2nd Gen) is a cylinder shaped "smart speaker" that supports Siri and that is compatible with recent iPhone and iPad devices. |
| Housing Color: |
White/Black* |
Controller: |
Touch |
| Details: |
*The HomePod is available in two colors, white and a dark "Midnight" color.
It is powered by a round touch-sensitive display on the top of the device. |
| Apple Order No: |
MQJ73LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
HomePod 2nd Gen |
| Details: |
*MQJ73LL/A refers to the HomePod (2nd Gen) in "Midnight". In white, the order number is MQJ83LL/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2825 (EMC 8208) |
Model ID: |
AudioAccessory6,1 |
| Details: |
*The Model Number and EMC Number are unique and located on the bottom of the HomePod (2nd Gen).
Also see: All Apple devices with the A2825 Model Number, the 8208 EMC Number, and the AudioAccessory6,1 Model Identifier.
|
| Pre-Installed OS: |
audioOS 16* |
Maximum OS: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple makes no specific mention of the operating system for the HomePod (2nd Gen), but the device internally refers to its software as "audioOS." This model first shipped with audioOS 16 version of the software.
The HomePod (2nd Gen) works with an iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) or iPhone 8 or later; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), or iPad mini (5th generation or later). All devices reportedly also need to be running "the latest version" of the iOS/iPadOS. |
| Dimensions: |
6.6 x 5.6* |
Avg. Weight: |
5.16 lbs. (2.3 kg) |
| Details: |
*The HomePod (2nd Gen) is a cylinder. Apple reports that it is 6.6 inches tall and 5.6 inches wide (168 mm x 142 mm, respectively). It weighs 5.16 lbs. (2.3 kg). |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the HomePod (2nd Gen) supports Apple Music, iTunes music purchases, iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription, as well as third-party music services and more. |
| Original Price (US): |
US$299 |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$299 |
Global original prices for the Apple HomePod 2nd Gen (Smart Speaker) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$399 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
MXN $6,899 |
United States: |
US$299 |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€349 |
Belgium: |
€349 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 2,599 |
Finland: |
€349 |
| France: |
€349 |
Germany: |
€349 |
| Ireland: |
€349 |
Italy: |
€349 |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
€349 |
| Norway: |
NOK 3.799 |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Spain: |
€349 |
Sweden: |
SEK 3.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 299 |
United Kingdom: |
£299 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 2,299 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$2,299 |
| India: |
Rs 32,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥44,800 |
Korea: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
RM 1,549 |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
S$429 |
Taiwan: |
NT$9,300 |
| Thailand: |
THB 11,490 |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$479 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$529 |
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