# Apple HomePod mini: specs and price

**Price (US):** $99 at support.apple.com (US MSRP at launch (November 16, 2020) per Apple Store. Still listed at $99 as of June 2026.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 12 smart speakers we track it is #5 cheapest of 12; category median $160.
**Brand:** Apple
**Released:** 2020-11
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $99 |
| Brand | Apple |
| Released | 2020-11 |
| Assistant | Siri |
| Drivers | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiators |
| Smart home hub | HomeKit hub, Matter, Thread |
| Audio calibration | Yes |
| Aux or line out | — |
| Dimensions (in) | 3.9 x 3.3 h |
| Multiroom | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $99, the Apple HomePod mini is #5 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.

## What reviewers say

All four whitelisted testers (What Hi-Fi, SoundGuys, TechRadar, Tom's Guide) agree the $99 HomePod mini punches well above its size on sound and nails Apple-ecosystem setup. All four flag limited third-party streaming (no native Spotify, needs Apple Music for full use), and reviewers note a mediocre Siri and no physical mic mute button. Reviews are qualitative listening tests; none published measured dB or frequency numbers. (Based on 4 reviews, 2022-07–2025-08.)

Praised: Sound quality punches well above its compact size and $99 price; Seamless Apple-ecosystem setup and iPhone/HomeKit integration; Attractive, unobtrusive compact design.
Flagged: Limited third-party streaming; no native Spotify, needs Apple Music for full use; Siri and smart-home voice control lag rivals / hit-and-miss; No physical microphone mute button.
Disagreement: Bass is contested: What Hi-Fi insists it 'doesn't sound bass-light,' while Tom's Guide and SoundGuys note larger rivals (Amazon Echo) and the Sonos One deliver deeper, punchier low end.
Sources: What Hi-Fi (2024-11, whathifi.com), SoundGuys (2025-08, soundguys.com), TechRadar (2022-07, techradar.com), Tom's Guide (2023-04, tomsguide.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Apple HomePod mini?**

All four whitelisted testers (What Hi-Fi, SoundGuys, TechRadar, Tom's Guide) agree the $99 HomePod mini punches well above its size on sound and nails Apple-ecosystem setup. All four flag limited third-party streaming (no native Spotify, needs Apple Music for full use), and reviewers note a mediocre Siri and no physical mic mute button. Reviews are qualitative listening tests; none published measured dB or frequency numbers. Praised: Sound quality punches well above its compact size and $99 price; Seamless Apple-ecosystem setup and iPhone/HomeKit integration; Attractive, unobtrusive compact design. Flagged: Limited third-party streaming; no native Spotify, needs Apple Music for full use; Siri and smart-home voice control lag rivals / hit-and-miss; No physical microphone mute button. (From 4 tester reviews.)

**How much does the Apple HomePod mini cost?**

The Apple HomePod mini has a US price of $99 (US MSRP at launch (November 16, 2020) per Apple Store. Still listed at $99 as of June 2026.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Apple HomePod mini compare on price?**

At $99, the Apple HomePod mini is #5 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.

**When was the Apple HomePod mini released?**

The Apple HomePod mini was released 2020-11.

**What are the Apple HomePod mini's key specs?**

Apple HomePod mini (Apple): assistant Siri, drivers 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiators, smart home hub HomeKit hub, Matter, Thread, audio calibration Yes, dimensions in 3.9 x 3.3 h. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://support.apple.com/kb/SP834 (support.apple.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HomePod (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-speakers/apple-homepod-mini/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Apple HomePod mini price of record was $99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-speakers/apple-homepod-mini/
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