UK MDEW4B/A · Midnight
Apple HomePod in the manufacturer-listed Midnight UK configuration, identified by MDEW4B/A.
Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.
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HS5 · black · single monitor · UK and Ireland specification
The HS5 is a single powered two-way studio monitor with a 5-inch cone woofer and 1-inch dome tweeter, bi-amplified at 70 W (dynamic power). It takes balanced XLR or 6.35 mm phone-jack inputs and is sold as one cabinet, so a stereo pair means buying two.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.
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4 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. All are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.
Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · A subscription is required for Apple Music. A subscription may be required for music streaming services.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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Manufacturer specification
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · Driver layout and supported audio formats are listed separately; neither establishes a rated channel configuration for one unit.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth presence alone does not establish Bluetooth audio input; supported audio sources are listed separately. Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite or later, or an iOS device (late 2012 or later) with iOS 8 or later. Compatible with HomeKit- or Matter-enabled Thread accessories only. Thread-based accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini or a third-party Thread border router. Requires a U1‑equipped iPhone with iOS 16.2 or later.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Spatial Audio works with compatible content in supported apps on HomePod (1st and 2nd generation). Not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. Requires Apple TV 4K. Apple TV 4K sold separately. Sound Recognition may detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and send you notifications when recognised. Sound Recognition should not be relied upon in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or in high-risk or emergency situations. Sound Recognition requires the updated Home architecture, which is available as a separate update in the Home app. It requires all Apple devices that access the home to be using the latest software. Requires multiple HomePod speakers or or AirPlay-compatible speakers with the latest AirPlay software. Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini, two HomePod (2nd generation) or two HomePod (1st generation).
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −10 dB.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer does not list rated speaker output in watts. An adapter rating or AC input frequency is not audio output power.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Temperature and humidity sensing is optimised for indoor domestic settings, when ambient temperatures are around 15º C to 30º C and relative humidity is around 30% to 70%. Accuracy may decrease in some situations where audio is playing for an extended period of time at high volume levels. HomePod requires some time to calibrate the sensors immediately after starting up before results are displayed.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · HF dome diameter.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · LF cone diameter; not a bass-quality score.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer kg converted to g where applicable. This is not shipping/package mass.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier.
Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English)The recorded units or formats differ. These values are not ranked.
0 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Apple HomePod | Yamaha HS5 |
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Rated channel configuration SourcesApple HomePod Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · Driver layout and supported audio formats are listed separately; neither establishes a rated channel configuration for one unit. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Yamaha lists packaging as Single. A stereo setup needs two units; two-way describes the LF/HF driver bands. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not listed by the manufacturer | One individually packaged, two-way bi-amplified powered monitor (not a stereo pair) |
Woofer size SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · LF cone diameter; not a bass-quality score. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | 5 in |
Tweeter size SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · HF dome diameter. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | 1 in |
Crossover frequency SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | 2 kHz |
Frequency response (−3 dB) SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −3 dB; not interchangeable with the −10 dB range. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | 74 Hz–24 kHz |
Frequency response (−10 dB) SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer limits at −10 dB. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | 54 Hz–30 kHz |
Supported audio sources and streaming inputsDifferent SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · A subscription is required for Apple Music. A subscription may be required for music streaming services. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Analogue line inputs only; no Bluetooth, USB or optical input is listed. The two inputs are parallel, not a switchable mixer. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Apple Music iTunes music purchases iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription Third-party music services Apple Music Radio or episodes on demand Radio stations from TuneIn, Capital FM, LBC UK, Heart UK and Smooth UK Apple Podcasts News briefings Remastered ambient sounds AirPlay to share other content to HomePod from iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac | Balanced XLR (XLR-3-31) and balanced 6.35 mm phone jack, wired in parallel |
Wireless connections SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth presence alone does not establish Bluetooth audio input; supported audio sources are listed separately. Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite or later, or an iOS device (late 2012 or later) with iOS 8 or later. Compatible with HomeKit- or Matter-enabled Thread accessories only. Thread-based accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini or a third-party Thread border router. Requires a U1‑equipped iPhone with iOS 16.2 or later. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 No source recorded. | 802.11n Wi-Fi Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access Bluetooth 5.0 Thread networking technology Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity | Not provided |
Input sensitivity / impedance SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | −10 dBu / 10 kΩ |
Rated audio output power and measurement basis SourcesApple HomePod Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer does not list rated speaker output in watts. An adapter rating or AC input frequency is not audio output power. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer amplifier rating per monitor, stated as dynamic power in the owner's manual; not RMS continuous power, measured loudness or mains consumption. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not listed by the manufacturer | 70 W total (dynamic power): LF 45 W into 4 ohms + HF 25 W into 8 ohms |
Power supply and operating conditionsDifferent SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Yamaha does not publish one universal voltage in the specification. The manual warns that the supplied cord may not suit another region, so a UK/Ireland unit and a US unit are separate regional packages; do not assume cross-region use. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) | Built-in mains amplifier with AC IN socket and supplied power cord; operating voltage is printed on the unit's name plate |
Power consumption SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer's power-consumption rating; idle/average/maximum conditions are not defined. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | 45 W |
Driver layout and audio processing SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Spatial Audio works with compatible content in supported apps on HomePod (1st and 2nd generation). Not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. Requires Apple TV 4K. Apple TV 4K sold separately. Sound Recognition may detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and send you notifications when recognised. Sound Recognition should not be relied upon in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or in high-risk or emergency situations. Sound Recognition requires the updated Home architecture, which is available as a separate update in the Home app. It requires all Apple devices that access the home to be using the latest software. Requires multiple HomePod speakers or or AirPlay-compatible speakers with the latest AirPlay software. Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini, two HomePod (2nd generation) or two HomePod (1st generation). Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 No source recorded. | 4-inch high-excursion woofer Array of five horn-loaded tweeters, each with its own neodymium magnet Internal low-frequency calibration microphone for automatic bass correction Advanced computational audio with system sensing for real-time tuning Room sensing Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for music and video Four-microphone design for far-field Siri Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds Multi-room audio with AirPlay Stereo pair capable | Not provided |
Phone, software and network requirements SourcesYamaha HS5 No source recorded. | HomePod with the latest software version iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) or iPhone 8 or later with the latest version of iOS; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later) or iPad mini (5th generation or later) with the latest version of iPadOS 802.11 Wi-Fi internet access | Not provided |
Manufacturer-listed sensors SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Temperature and humidity sensing is optimised for indoor domestic settings, when ambient temperatures are around 15º C to 30º C and relative humidity is around 30% to 70%. Accuracy may decrease in some situations where audio is playing for an extended period of time at high volume levels. HomePod requires some time to calibrate the sensors immediately after starting up before results are displayed. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 No source recorded. | Temperature and humidity Accelerometer | Not provided |
Touch controls SourcesYamaha HS5 No source recorded. | Tap Play/Pause Double-tap Skip Triple-tap Skip back Touch and hold Siri Tap or hold + or - Volume up/down | Not provided |
Acoustic controls SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Manual switches, not automatic room correction. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | LEVEL control; HIGH TRIM switch ±2 dB at HF; ROOM CONTROL switch 0 / −2 / −4 dB under 500 Hz |
Manufacturer-listed dimensions and massDifferent SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | 142 mm wide (5.6 inches) 168 mm high (6.6 inches) Weight: 2.3 kg (5.16 pounds) | 170 × 285 × 222 mm (W × H × D), per monitor |
Manufacturer-listed device massDifferent SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer kg converted to g where applicable. This is not shipping/package mass. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Net weight of one monitor; the mounting-point I model is heavier. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | 2300 g | 5.3 kg |
Manufacturer finish SourcesYamaha HS5 No source recorded. | Midnight | Not provided |
Enclosure SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Yamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | Not provided | MDF bass-reflex enclosure |
Manufacturer-listed box contentsDifferent SourcesYamaha HS5 Manufacturer specification · Single packaging. Signal cables, stands and a second monitor are not listed. Bracket screws are supplied only with the separate HS5I/HS7I/HS8I models. Yamaha HS Series (UK and Ireland) — specificationsYamaha HS Series HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S — owner's manual (English) | HomePod Power cable Documentation | One monitor, power cord and owner's manual |
Installed software version SourcesApple HomePod Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsYamaha HS5 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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