Apple HomePod Mini 2 Vs. Apple HomePod Mini: What Do You Get For The $50 Increase?

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The main differences are Siri AI, a new chip and Sound Glow.

At its 'Welcome Home" event today, Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2 — a long-awaited update to its smart speaker, which hadn't been updated since its launch in 2020. On the outside, it looks pretty much the same, but the new model comes with some cool surprises on the inside. You get Siri AI and a few other features for those living in the Apple ecosystem — but all of this comes at a price. The HomePod mini 2 costs $149, which is $50 more than the original's launch price six years ago. Are the updates are really worth the extra cost? Should owners of the first HomePod mini upgrade? Let's break down the differences to find out.

What's new on the HomePod mini 2

The main difference between the HomePod mini 2 and the original, at least...

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