Tested Apple HomePod 2 in a million-dollar mixing room: Compared with the previous two generations, its taste has changed – yqqlm

Let’s take a look today, where is the new HomePod released by Apple in January?

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Exterior

The second-generation HomePod is the same width as its predecessor, 4 mm shorter, which look almost identical.Perhaps the most obvious difference is that the screen on the second-generation HomePod uses the same HomePod mini similar structure the whole is recessed together, and at the same time, the whole screen will be fully lit when interacting with Siri.

The dark color of this generation has changed from the previous deep space gray to Apple’s new favorite midnight color, with a little blue in the black. We also compared two HomePods, one black and one white, which have been used for two years. The white will turn black, and the black can clearly see the dust accumulation. White is more resistant to dirt Dust accumulation is more obvious at home.

There is another detail in the appearance of this generation, the power cord is separated from the body, unlike the first generation connected as one, more easy to move 。

hardware

The new HomePod has a built-inTemperature and humidity sensor , you can directly display the indoor environment in the home app. With a firmware update, HomePod mini will also have this capability.

But please note that Apple also made it clear that this temperature and humidity sensor is optimized for the indoor home environment, and the working environment is 15～30°C ,as well as 30%～70% relative humidity if your usual environment is not within this range, you may not be able to measure the results.

Of course, as a smart speaker, the core must be speakers and chips.The second-generation HomePod built in S7 chip , responsible for connectivity and computing audio, supporting interaction with the iPhone’s U1 chip, spatial audio, and more.However, the new HomePod cannot form a stereo with the first generation, only through AirPlay 2 Realize the function of playing music at the same time.

In terms of hardware, speakers and microphones have also shrunk compared to the first generation. The size of the woofer has been reduced to 4 inches, the number of tweeters has been reduced from 7 to 5, and the number of microphones has been reduced from 6 to 4 . So can the effect be compensated by calculating the audio? Or is it even possible to overtake on a curve? (The video jumps to 02:54 to compare the sound quality)

Summarize

After listening, we think there are four points:

One is: HomePod mini is definitely not as effective as the two big brothers due to the physical size limitation, but for Shared rental, small-sized family users In fact, it is enough;

The second is: if you can buy a pair of stereo, you can use the stereo. If the budget is limited, buy a HomePod, it is better to buy a pair of HomePod mini;

The third is: Compared with the first generation, the new HomePod has weakened low frequencies and more mid-to-high frequencies. algorithm trace the actual sense of hearing is actually better than the first generation, but it has been discontinued for a long time. If you want to buy a new one and want better sound quality than HomePod mini, then it is the current one. only choice ,Too best choice the sound is also good if you listen to it without AB comparison;

Fourth: If you insist on buying the first generation, the seafood market is full of fish and dragons, and everyone must distinguish carefully, and the price is not good now, so it is not recommended. Compared with the second-generation HomePod, the extra money cannot be exchanged for a more amazing one. Sound quality improved.