Apple HomePod mini vs Creative Pebble Plus

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HomePod mini compared with Pebble Plus
AppleHomePod miniCreativePebble Plus
Overview
ReleasedNovember 20202019
Sound
TypeSpeakerSpeaker
Channels–2.1
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversFull-range driver and dual passive radiators, with a custom acoustic waveguide for a 360° sound fieldTwo 2-inch satellite drivers and a 4-inch down-firing ported subwoofer (maker launch description).
Amplifiers–2 × 2 W RMS satellites and 4 W RMS subwoofer; up to 8 W RMS / 16 W peak with a 5 V 2 A USB supply and high-gain setting.
Frequency response–50–20,000 Hz
Room tuningComputational audio for real-time tuning–
Connections
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothNoNo
AirPlayYesNo
Voice assistantsSiriNone
Wi-Fi802.11n Wi-Fi; Thread; Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 (RTINGS found no Bluetooth audio playback)–
PortsPower only (20 W adapter included)USB-A power; 3.5 mm analogue input; RCA connection to the supplied subwoofer
StreamingAirPlay from iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac; Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, third-party music services, TuneIn and UK radio stations by voice–
Multi-roomMulti-room audio with AirPlay; stereo pair with a second HomePod mini–
AppHome app on iPhone or iPad–
Design
Weight0.345 kg–
ControlsBacklit touch surface (tap to play or pause, double-tap to skip, triple-tap to skip back, touch and hold for Siri, + and – for volume)Front power/volume knob and high/low gain switch
Mounting–45° elevated drivers
MicrophonesFour-microphone design for far-field Siri–
Size84.3 mm high, 97.9 mm wideLeft: 122 x 116 x 115 mm / 4.8 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches, Right: 122 x 116 x 115 mm / 4.8 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches, 150 x 195 x 202 mm / 5.9 x 7.7 x 8 inches; weight — Left: 300g / 0.66 lbs, Subwoofer: 1.05 kg / 2.32 lbs, Right: 340g / 0.76 lbs
ColoursWhite, Yellow, Orange, Blue, MidnightBlack
In the boxHomePod mini, 20 W power adapter, documentationCreative Pebble Plus Satellite Speakers; Creative Pebble Plus Subwoofer; Quick Start Guide; Warranty leaflets

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