Apple HomePod mini vs Creative Pebble V3

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HomePod mini compared with Pebble V3
AppleHomePod miniCreativePebble V3
Overview
ReleasedNovember 20202020
Sound
TypeSpeakerSpeaker
Channels–2.0
Dolby AtmosNoNo
DriversFull-range driver and dual passive radiators, with a custom acoustic waveguide for a 360° sound field2 x 2.25″ Full-range Drivers with Passive Radiator
Amplifiers–2 × 4 W RMS; up to 8 W RMS with a 10 W USB supply and high-gain setting.
Frequency response–100–17,000 Hz
Room tuningComputational audio for real-time tuning–
Connections
Wi-FiYesNo
BluetoothNoYes
AirPlayYesNo
Voice assistantsSiriNone
Wi-Fi802.11n Wi-Fi; Thread; Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity–
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 (RTINGS found no Bluetooth audio playback)Bluetooth 5.0
PortsPower only (20 W adapter included)USB-C audio and power; 3.5 mm AUX input; supplied USB-C to USB-A converter
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)Volume and power knob; Bluetooth/source button; high/low gain switch
Mounting–45° elevated drivers
MicrophonesFour-microphone design for far-field Siri–
Size84.3 mm high, 97.9 mm wideLeft: 123 x 120 x 118 mm / 4.8 x 4.7 x 4.6 inches, Right: 123 x 120 x 118 mm / 4.8 x 4.7 x 4.6 inches; weight — Left: 310g / 0.68 lbs, Right: 360g / 0.79 lbs
ColoursWhite, Yellow, Orange, Blue, MidnightBlack and white
In the boxHomePod mini, 20 W power adapter, documentationCreative Pebble V3 Satellites Speakers; USB-C to USB-A Converter; Warranty Leaflet; Quick Start Guide

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