Clova Friends vs HomePod mini
Clova Friends
2017 · $129 today
6036
HomePod mini
2020 · $99 today
7456
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Clova Friends is better
- Weight: 280 g vs 345 g(23% less)
Why HomePod mini is better
- Microphone Array: 4 mics vs 2 mics(2.0× more)
- Height: 84 mm vs 146 mm(1.7× less)
- Power Output: Undisclosed (est. 8 W) vs Undisclosed (est. 5 W)(1.6× more)
- Frequency Range Low: 100 Hz vs 120 Hz(20% less)
Verdict
HomePod mini leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Clova Friends | HomePod mini |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 1x compact driver | Full-range driver + dual passive radiators |
| Power Output | Undisclosed (est. 5 W) | Undisclosed (est. 8 W)● |
| Frequency Range Low | 120 Hz | 100 Hz● |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Assistant | Naver Clova | Siri |
| Microphone Array | 2 mics | 4 mics● |
| Multi-Assistant Support | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Aux/Line-in | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 280 g● | 345 g |
| Height | 146 mm | 84 mm● |
| Battery Life | None (plug-in) | None (plug-in) |