Apple - HomePod mini vs Apple - HomePod mini (Midnight)
Between the HomePod mini and HomePod mini (Midnight), the HomePod mini comes out ahead in several specs, while the HomePod mini (Midnight) wins on several specs. Overall, the HomePod mini scores 39.4 and the HomePod mini (Midnight) scores 39.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The HomePod mini doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
The HomePod mini (Midnight) similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable output, voice assistant, dolby atmos, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Apple - HomePod mini wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Apple - HomePod mini (Midnight) wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - HomePod mini | Apple - HomePod mini (Midnight) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 20 W | 20 W |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Apple - HomePod mini | Apple - HomePod mini (Midnight) |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Siri | Siri |
| Matter / Thread | true | true |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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