Between the HomePod mini and BOOM 4, the HomePod mini comes out ahead in low-end response and output power, while the BOOM 4 wins on water resistance and battery. Overall, the HomePod mini scores 39.2 and the BOOM 4 scores 53.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The BOOM 4 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 14.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the HomePod mini if you care most about low-end response and output power. The biggest gaps in its favor are low-end response, output power.
Pick the BOOM 4 if you care most about water resistance and battery. Its strongest claims are water resistance, battery.
Both ship with comparable stereo pairing, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the BOOM 4 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - HomePod mini wins
- ▲Low-end response — 40.00 Hz less. 50 vs 90.
- ▲Output power: 20 W vs 0 W.
Why Logitech - BOOM 4 wins
- ▲Water resistance: IP67 (vs IPX0).
- ▲Battery: 20 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Apple - HomePod mini | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Output power | 20 Wlead | 0 W |
| Low-end response | 50 Hzlead | 90 Hz |
| Stereo pairing | true | true |
Durability
| Spec | Apple - HomePod mini | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX0 | IP67lead |
| Weight | 345 glead | 646 g |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - HomePod mini | Logitech - BOOM 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 0 h | 20 hlead |
| USB out (powerbank) | false | false |
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