These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Apple HomePod Mini ranks #10 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $149.36; the Harman Kardon Citation 200 ranks #13 of 117 large speakers by sound quality at $130.
What the Apple HomePod Mini does well: A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size. It links with other speakers (AirPlay 2 multi-room), which the Harman Kardon Citation 200 cannot. The tradeoff: SoundGuys’ listed cons include no mute button at all, an occasionally annoying Handoff prompt, and no direct Spotify integration since Siri only launches Apple Music by voice.
The Harman Kardon Citation 200 is the battery-powered, tougher choice. A portable smart speaker with Wi-Fi, Google Assistant and deep bass for its size, now discontinued but worth buying used. Its battery is rated for 8 hours, while the Apple HomePod Mini needs an outlet. It is rated IPX4, while the Apple HomePod Mini has no water resistance. The catch: Overly boomy by default, you can short press the Bluetooth and volume down buttons simultaneously to decrease the bass, and the Bluetooth and volume up buttons simultaneously to increase it.
Worth knowing: the Harman Kardon Citation 200 is discontinued, though it still ranks #13 of 117 large speakers by sound quality, so a used unit beats most of what is still sold new.
Buy the Apple HomePod Mini at $149.36 if you want a powered desktop speaker. Buy the Harman Kardon Citation 200 at $130 if you want a large speaker instead.
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A tiny Siri smart speaker that hears you even at full volume and gives decent bass for its size.
A portable smart speaker with Wi-Fi, Google Assistant and deep bass for its size, now discontinued but worth buying used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Apple HomePod Mini | Harman Kardon Citation 200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.36 each | $130 Discontinued |
| Ranked | #10 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #13 of 117 in Large Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | 8 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None | IPX4 |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | No |
| Power Input | External AC adapter (USB-C) | USB-C |
| Stereo | No | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (345 g) | 6.3 lbs (2.85 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes (Apple Home) | Yes (Harman Kardon app) |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (4 far-field mics, no mute button) | Yes |
| EQ | No | No |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | Yes (stereo pairing via Home app) | No |
| Drivers | Full-range driver + dual passive bass radiators | 5” woofer, 1” tweeter |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 | - |
| XLR Input | No | - |
| RCA Input | No | - |
| TRS Input | No | - |
| Optical Input | No | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | - |
| USB Input | No | - |
| HDMI Input | No | - |
| AES Input | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 3.3” x 3.9” (84.3 x 97.9 mm) (H x diameter) | 7” x 8.6” x 6.8” (178 x 219 x 172 mm) |
| Voice Assistants | Apple Siri | Google Assistant |
| Streaming Services | AirPlay 2, Apple Music (direct voice control); other services via AirPlay only | - |
| Omnidirectional | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| USB Playback | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.2 |
| Frequency Response | - | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 50W |
| Digital Aux Input | - | No |
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