Apple · Updated June 2026
Apple HomePod mini: price, specs & release date
Apple HomePod mini, released 2020-11. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: support.apple.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
- Best for Sound quality punches well above its compact size and $99 price; Seamless Apple-ecosystem setup and iPhone/HomeKit integration.
- Skip if Limited third-party streaming; no native Spotify, needs Apple Music for full use is a dealbreaker.
Is the Apple HomePod mini a good buy?
At $99, the Apple HomePod mini is #5 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 4 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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.
Based on 4 reviews · 2022-07–2025-08
Tested by What Hi-Fi, SoundGuys, TechRadar, Tom's Guide
Consistently praised
- Sound quality punches well above its compact size and $99 price · 4 sources
- Seamless Apple-ecosystem setup and iPhone/HomeKit integration · 3 sources
- Attractive, unobtrusive compact design · 3 sources
Commonly flagged
- Limited third-party streaming; no native Spotify, needs Apple Music for full use · 4 sources
- Siri and smart-home voice control lag rivals / hit-and-miss · 2 sources
- No physical microphone mute button · 2 sources
Where reviewers disagree 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.
The sources (4)
the HomePod Mini outperforms its size and price like no other smart speaker you can buy
It's clean and composed at all volumes.
Where the HomePod Mini falls back a little is in its support for third-party services.
The Apple HomePod mini is a small smart speaker with surprisingly big sound.
Despite its pint-sized footprint, a single speaker gets sufficiently loud that one is sufficient for providing background music in most small domestic rooms.
the HomePod mini does not have a microphone mute button
If there's a single reason to buy the HomePod mini, it's the sound quality.
The treble frequencies and vocals are really clear in every song, punching through bassy tracks with ease
controlling your smart home devices with your voice is still hit and miss
there's no better-sounding smart speaker than the HomePod mini
the listening experience from the HomePod mini was very good, but fell short of the Sonos One as the best-sounding smart speaker
While Siri has made improvements, it still lags behind Alexa and Google Assistant.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $99 US MSRP at launch (November 16, 2020) per Apple Store. Still listed at $99 as of June 2026. |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: support.apple.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by en.wikipedia.org. Dimensions (3.9 in wide / 97.9 mm x 3.3 in high / 84.3 mm), weight 0.76 lb (345 g), full-range driver + 2 passive radiators, custom acoustic waveguide for 360-degree sound, computational audio for real-time tuning, WiFi 802.11n (Wi-Fi 4), Bluetooth 5.0, Thread, Ultra Wideband chip, HomeKit hub, Matter, temperature and humidity sensor, 4-microphone array for Siri, S5 chip confirmed from Apple Support spec page (support.apple.com/kb/SP834) and Wikipedia. Computational audio = audio_calibration true. No 3.5mm jack. $99 US MSRP. Release November 16, 2020.
Is the Apple HomePod mini worth it vs cheaper smart speakers?
Apple HomePod mini against its closest cheaper and pricier smart speakers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Assistant | Drivers | Smart home hub | Audio calibration | Dimensions (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple HomePod mini this | $99 | Siri | 1x full-range driver, 2x passive radiators | HomeKit hub, Matter, Thread | Yes | 3.9 x 3.3 h |
| Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen) | $49.99 | Alexa | 1x 1.73-inch (44mm) front-firing full-range driver | Amazon Sidewalk, eero Wi-Fi extender built-in | No | 3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 |
| Google Nest Audio | $99.99 | Google Assistant | 1x 3-inch (75mm) mid-woofer, 1x 0.75-inch (19mm) tweeter | Chromecast built-in | Yes | 6.89 x 4.89 x 3.07 |
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.
Price of record: $99 at support.apple.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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