5 verified differences, led by Touch controls, manufacturer-listed box contents and supported audio sources and streaming inputs. Compared in full below. Not a rating.
The Z313 is a wired 2.1 system: two small satellites, a 4-inch subwoofer and a control pod, rated at 25 W RMS in total (15 W subwoofer, 2 × 5 W satellites) and 50 W peak. It connects to one source through a wired 3.5 mm connection and runs from AC mains power.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
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Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE5 topics
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Touch controls
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Apple HomePodTap Play/Pause Double-tap Skip Triple-tap Skip back Touch and hold Siri Tap or hold + or - Volume up/down
Check the exact configuration. Manufacturer specifications describe the listed variant. Confirm compatibility and the seller’s exact model before buying; no overall winner is inferred from incomplete evidence.
Manufacturer specification · The setup guide's 'Know your product' diagram also labels the control pod, power cord, satellite to subwoofer cable and a 3.5 mm audio cable; the shop in-box list does not name them.
Apple HomePodApple 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
Logitech Z313One wired 3.5 mm analogue connection
Sources
Apple HomePod
Manufacturer specification · A subscription is required for Apple Music. A subscription may be required for music streaming services.
Manufacturer specification · Official descriptions of the connector differ: the UK/US key features say 'Connect any device via the 3.5 mm input on the back of the subwoofer', the support specification table lists 'Connection type 3.5 mm plug', and the setup guide says to insert the 3.5 mm connector from the control pod into the audio jack on the source device. The technical specifications list one 3.5 mm input. No Bluetooth, USB, optical or RCA input is listed.
Apple HomePodLine 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)
Logitech Z313AC mains via a power cord plugged into an electrical outlet
Sources
Apple HomePod
Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output.
Manufacturer specification · Logitech Support lists Power Type AC; the setup guide labels a power cord and says to plug the power plug into an electrical outlet. Voltage, frequency, consumption and regional plug are not published. UK (980-000447) and US (980-000382) are separate part numbers.
Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process.
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (16)
Phone, software and network requirements
Apple HomePodHomePod 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
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated channel configuration
Apple HomePodNot verified
Logitech Z3132.1: two satellite speakers and a subwoofer, with a wired control pod
Sources
Apple 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless connections
Apple HomePod802.11n Wi-Fi Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access Bluetooth 5.0 Thread networking technology Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity
Logitech Z313Not verified
Sources
Apple 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Driver layout and audio processing
Apple HomePod4-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
Logitech Z313Not verified
Sources
Apple 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).
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone output
Apple HomePodNot verified
Logitech Z313Headphone jack on the wired control pod
Sources
Apple HomePod
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech Z313
Manufacturer specification · The jack size is not stated. The setup guide and Logitech Support state that the control pod's volume control does not control headphone volume; adjust it at the source device.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated audio output power and measurement basis
Apple HomePodNot verified
Logitech Z31325 W RMS total: subwoofer 15 W + satellites 2 × 5 W; 50 W peak
Sources
Apple 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.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer ratings; load and distortion basis not published. The 50 W peak figure is from the UK and US key features ('50 Watts Peak/25 Watts RMS'); the technical specifications list the RMS figures only.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer-listed sensors
Apple HomePodTemperature and humidity Accelerometer
Logitech Z313Not verified
Sources
Apple 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.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Satellite weight
Apple HomePodNot verified
Logitech Z313Not verified
Sources
Apple HomePod
No source recorded for this side.
Logitech Z313
Logitech lists Weight 480 g under the component heading 'Satellite (Left and Right)' (UK/US shop dimensions and support table) without stating whether it is per satellite or for both, so no per-satellite figure is asserted. · Manufacturer specification
No total system weight is published; only the subwoofer (2.3 kg) and the 'Satellite (Left and Right)' 480 g entry are listed. No figure is summed or inferred. · Manufacturer specification
Source-backed specifications for Apple HomePod and Logitech Z313
Specification
Apple HomePod
Logitech Z313
Rated channel configurationSources
Apple 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.
Manufacturer specification · Official descriptions of the connector differ: the UK/US key features say 'Connect any device via the 3.5 mm input on the back of the subwoofer', the support specification table lists 'Connection type 3.5 mm plug', and the setup guide says to insert the 3.5 mm connector from the control pod into the audio jack on the source device. The technical specifications list one 3.5 mm input. No Bluetooth, USB, optical or RCA input is listed.
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
One wired 3.5 mm analogue connection
Wireless connectionsSources
Apple 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.
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
Headphone outputSources
Apple HomePod
No source recorded.
Logitech Z313
Manufacturer specification · The jack size is not stated. The setup guide and Logitech Support state that the control pod's volume control does not control headphone volume; adjust it at the source device.
Rated audio output power and measurement basisSources
Apple 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.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer ratings; load and distortion basis not published. The 50 W peak figure is from the UK and US key features ('50 Watts Peak/25 Watts RMS'); the technical specifications list the RMS figures only.
Manufacturer specification · Logitech Support lists Power Type AC; the setup guide labels a power cord and says to plug the power plug into an electrical outlet. Voltage, frequency, consumption and regional plug are not published. UK (980-000447) and US (980-000382) are separate part numbers.
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)
AC mains via a power cord plugged into an electrical outlet
Driver layout and audio processingSources
Apple 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).
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
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 sensorsSources
Apple 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.
Tap Play/Pause Double-tap Skip Triple-tap Skip back Touch and hold Siri Tap or hold + or - Volume up/down
Power and volume on the wired control pod
Manufacturer-listed dimensions and massDifferentSources
Apple 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.
No total system weight is published; only the subwoofer (2.3 kg) and the 'Satellite (Left and Right)' 480 g entry are listed. No figure is summed or inferred. · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · The setup guide's 'Know your product' diagram also labels the control pod, power cord, satellite to subwoofer cable and a 3.5 mm audio cable; the shop in-box list does not name them.
Logitech lists Weight 480 g under the component heading 'Satellite (Left and Right)' (UK/US shop dimensions and support table) without stating whether it is per satellite or for both, so no per-satellite figure is asserted. · Manufacturer specification
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