Apple HomePod mini: speaker review

The world has long been taken over by wireless speakers from various brands. So, Apple is unlikely to surprise with something here. You can buy wireless speakers in different price ranges. And they will differ in power, functionality, duration of sound on a single charge and quality. And yet, the # 1 brand launched the Apple HomePod mini. Also a wired system. It's hard to imagine the productivity of a speaker at such a small size. But the manufacturer managed to break the mold and make something perfect.

 

 

Apple HomePod mini: what is it

 

Better to start with, Apple is a lifestyle. Accordingly, any new items offered by an American manufacturer are perfect (at the time of release) products. We saw a commercial, placed an order, paid and received. This is how it works. A priori, the Apple brand does not have bad or unclaimed technology. This also applies to the Apple HomePod mini.

 

 

Affordable price, even in comparison with other interesting solutions from competitors. For instance, JBL... Great design and ergonomics. Great sound from even a tiny speaker. Simple and convenient handling. And, most importantly, the gadget is not designed for a long service life. A year, at most two, and a more advanced speaker system will replace it. This is how the APPLE engine works.

 

Apple HomePod mini: overview

 

A speaker the size of an apple or an orange can hardly be called acoustics. Even with closed headphones, the speaker will be larger. But this is at first glance. It is unlikely that any gadget of the same size will be able to repeat the volume of playback of the Apple HomePod mini. In general, it is even interesting - if you do not know where the acoustics are installed, finding it quickly is problematic. It's like a Hi-End class subwoofer. There is sound, but where it comes from is not clear.

 

 

The design of the speaker is very interesting, as is the decorative exterior design. Live, the gadget is as attractive as it was at the presentation. I am glad that Apple made the video without special effects. Confused only by the fabric base that envelops the electronic filling. On a black or white speaker, dust is clearly visible. And the question arises - how to clean Apple HomePod mini from dust. You cannot wash, and wet wipes only smear the dirt. Only a vacuum cleaner can help. But you need to reduce the power of the engine so as not to pull the microcircuit out of place.

 

Convenient speaker control Apple HomePod mini

 

The control is carried out through the corresponding Apple application. The setup is completely identical to AirPods, which is very, very pleasing. The main feature of the Apple HomePod mini smart speaker is the ability to integrate with other devices. For example, you can combine HomePod, Sonos SL and Samsung TV. And all this will sound in unison.

 

 

The only question is about the processor in Apple HomePod mini. Installed the same chip as the Apple Watch - S5. It was not possible to make the speaker freeze when connecting or playing sound. But the thought that some kind of trick is to be expected in the future does not leave.

 

Apple HomePod mini: impressions and reviews

 

The gadget has only one speaker, which completely covers the frequency range audible to the human ear. It is clear that the Apple HomePod mini is supplemented with microcircuits for filtering, processing and redistributing audio signals. And so that all these boards do not heat up, they are cooled by very efficient passive radiators.

 

 

The speaker also has a set of features that no competitor can boast of:

 

• Apple U A wireless interface similar to Bluetooth that helps all devices with such a chip communicate with each other. So far this has not been fully implemented on other devices, but for the “smart home” system this is a very interesting technology. By the way, we can't wait for the release of Apple Tag - the manufacturer promises us this chip, with the help of which we can find keys, watches, phone - Apple HomePod mini speaker.
• Intercom. Such a communication node that allows you to remotely broadcast some information through the column. For example, to force subordinates to work, if the cameras show that they are resting or sleeping. Another option is to invite everyone to the kitchen table if family members watch football or play on the computer.

 

 

But the reviews from the owners of Apple HomePod mini are contradictory. Some users lack bass - others claim that the bass is very deep. In the course of testing, it turned out that the sound quality of different frequencies is strongly influenced by the surface material. On a wooden table, the speaker produces excellent bass. And on plastic and soft sofa cover it sounds sad.

 

 

But, there is not a single review that the smart speaker Apple HomePod mini sounds quiet. The colossal headroom for such a small speaker looks pretty cool. And if you put 2 speakers side by side, creating a pair of Stereo, you can enjoy high-quality and loud sound of any composition. And that's great. After all, this is exactly the decision we always expect from Apple brand products. I want to buy, turn it on and not worry about anything.