Watch: HomePod Mini Reviews, Sound Quality Tests, and Unboxing Videos

Apple’s embargo was lifted on HomePod mini reviews ahead of the speakerphone’s launch on Monday. In addition to our in-depth roundup of HomePod mini reviews, we’ve put together a collection of unboxing videos and sound quality tests below.

As the name suggests, the HomePod mini is a smaller version of the standard HomePod, measuring just 3.3 inches in height. However, despite its more compact spherical design, Apple claims that the HomePod mini still delivers “amazing sound” using “computer audio”. The speaker is equipped with the same S5 chip as the Apple Watch Series 5, which allows it to optimize volume, adjust dynamic range, and more.

Like the standard HomePod, the HomePod mini offers HomeKit smart home capabilities, iPhone audio streaming, multi-user detection, ambient sounds, and compatibility with Apple’s new intercom feature for an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods or vehicle with CarPlay.

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HomePod mini is priced at $ 99 in the US. Pre-orders began on Friday, November 6, with first deliveries to customers and in-store availability scheduled to begin on Monday, November 16. In addition to the United States, launch day countries include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Spain and United Kingdom.