UK MDEY4B/A · White
Apple HomePod in the manufacturer-listed White UK configuration, identified by MDEY4B/A.
Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.
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The Z533 is a wired 2.1 system rated at 60 W RMS (120 W peak): a 5.25-inch subwoofer with 30 W and two satellites with 15 W each. It takes RCA and 3.5 mm sources at the back of the subwoofer and a further 3.5 mm source at the control pod, which also holds the volume and bass controls and the headphone jack.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specification · The volume knob also switches the system on and off; bass is adjusted with a slider on the side of the pod. Headphone volume can be adjusted from the control pod or the audio source. Control pod weight 200 g (shop and support).
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Manufacturer specification · The volume knob also switches the system on and off; bass is adjusted with a slider on the side of the pod. Headphone volume can be adjusted from the control pod or the audio source. Control pod weight 200 g (shop and support).
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsLogitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · RCA cable not included.
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)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 only: no Bluetooth, USB or optical input. The setup guide says two devices can be connected at the same time through the RCA and 3.5 mm inputs on the back of the subwoofer, switching by pausing one device and playing from the other. The provided 3.5 mm cable fits either the rear jack or the control-pod jack. RCA cable not included. Input impedance 8 kΩ (support '8k Ohm'). The shop's '(up to 1080p)' note next to the 3.5 mm count is a page error and is not recorded.
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsLogitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)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 · Whether the supply is internal or an in-line adapter, consumption and regional plug type are not published. UK (980-001055, named 'Black-UK') and US (980-001053) are separate part numbers.
Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsLogitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)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 · The UK/US shop pages omit the unit on the subwoofer width; 255 mm is from the support specification table.
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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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
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)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.
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.
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Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer range; tolerance (dB) not published.
Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · As published in the support table ('Satellite 450mV, Subwoffer 200mV'); input impedance 8 kΩ.
Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · Logitech support specification, 'Sound Pressure Level (SPL Max)'; measurement distance and signal are not stated.
Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsEvidence 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.
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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 RMS/peak ratings; the per-component split is given for RMS only; load and distortion basis not published.
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsEvidence 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.
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Manufacturer specification · As stated in the specifications of the UK (en-gb) and US (en-us) Logitech shop pages; the regional terms differ.
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · 525 g listed under the component 'Satellite' (with the per-satellite 170 × 100 × 85 mm) in the UK/US shop dimensions and the support table.
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer only: shop 4 kg, support 4000 g (141 ounce).
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer driver (133 mm).
Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsEvidence 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 specificationsNo total system weight is published; Logitech lists the satellite (525 g), subwoofer (4 kg) and control pod (200 g) separately. No figure is summed. · Manufacturer specification
Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
0 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Apple HomePod | Logitech Z533 |
|---|---|---|
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 specificationsLogitech Z533 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | Not listed by the manufacturer | 2.1: two satellite speakers and a subwoofer, with a wired control pod |
Woofer size SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer driver (133 mm). Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | Not provided | 5.25 in |
Satellite driver size SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. | Not provided | 66 mm (2.6 in) per satellite |
Frequency response SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer range; tolerance (dB) not published. Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | Not provided | 55 Hz–20 kHz |
Maximum sound pressure level SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Logitech support specification, 'Sound Pressure Level (SPL Max)'; measurement distance and signal are not stated. Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | Not provided | >97 dBA |
Signal-to-noise ratio SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. | Not provided | Subwoofer 80 dB, A-weighted; satellites 80 dB, A-weighted |
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 specificationsLogitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Analogue only: no Bluetooth, USB or optical input. The setup guide says two devices can be connected at the same time through the RCA and 3.5 mm inputs on the back of the subwoofer, switching by pausing one device and playing from the other. The provided 3.5 mm cable fits either the rear jack or the control-pod jack. RCA cable not included. Input impedance 8 kΩ (support '8k Ohm'). The shop's '(up to 1080p)' note next to the 3.5 mm count is a page error and is not recorded. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsLogitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | 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 3.5 mm input and one RCA input on the back of the subwoofer, plus a 3.5 mm input on the control pod |
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 specificationsLogitech Z533 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 |
Headphone output SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | Not provided | Headphone jack on the control pod |
Input sensitivity SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · As published in the support table ('Satellite 450mV, Subwoffer 200mV'); input impedance 8 kΩ. Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | Not provided | Satellite 450 mV; subwoofer 200 mV |
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 specificationsLogitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer RMS/peak ratings; the per-component split is given for RMS only; load and distortion basis not published. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | Not listed by the manufacturer | 60 W RMS total (120 W peak): subwoofer 30 W + satellites 2 × 15 W |
Power supply and operating conditionsDifferent SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsLogitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Whether the supply is internal or an in-line adapter, consumption and regional plug type are not published. UK (980-001055, named 'Black-UK') and US (980-001053) are separate part numbers. Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsLogitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | 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) | Mains AC via the power plug (2 m power cable); Logitech lists the power adapter as 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz |
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 specificationsLogitech Z533 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 SourcesLogitech Z533 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 specificationsLogitech Z533 No source recorded. | Temperature and humidity Accelerometer | Not provided |
Touch controlsDifferent SourcesLogitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · The volume knob also switches the system on and off; bass is adjusted with a slider on the side of the pod. Headphone volume can be adjusted from the control pod or the audio source. Control pod weight 200 g (shop and support). Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specificationsLogitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | Tap Play/Pause Double-tap Skip Triple-tap Skip back Touch and hold Siri Tap or hold + or - Volume up/down | Power/volume knob and bass control on the wired control pod |
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 specificationsLogitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · The UK/US shop pages omit the unit on the subwoofer width; 255 mm is from the support specification table. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | 142 mm wide (5.6 inches) 168 mm high (6.6 inches) Weight: 2.3 kg (5.16 pounds) | Each satellite: 170 × 100 × 85 mm; subwoofer: 265 × 255 × 195 mm; control pod: 55 × 72 × 72 mm (H × W × D) |
Manufacturer-listed device mass SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer kg converted to g where applicable. This is not shipping/package mass. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsLogitech Z533 No total system weight is published; Logitech lists the satellite (525 g), subwoofer (4 kg) and control pod (200 g) separately. No figure is summed. · Manufacturer specification Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | 2300 g | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Manufacturer finish SourcesLogitech Z533 No source recorded. | White | Not provided |
Enclosure SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us) | Not provided | Subwoofer: front-facing, fabric-lined |
Satellite weight SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · 525 g listed under the component 'Satellite' (with the per-satellite 170 × 100 × 85 mm) in the UK/US shop dimensions and the support table. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | Not provided | 0.525 kg |
Subwoofer weight SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · Subwoofer only: shop 4 kg, support 4000 g (141 ounce). Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us)Logitech Support — Z533 technical specifications | Not provided | 4 kg |
Manufacturer-listed box contentsDifferent SourcesLogitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · RCA cable not included. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — setup guide (PDF, Americas edition: English/French/Spanish/Portuguese) | HomePod Power cable Documentation | Two satellite speakers, subwoofer, 3.5 mm audio cable and user documentation; the wired control pod is part of the system |
Warranty SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Logitech Z533 Manufacturer specification · As stated in the specifications of the UK (en-gb) and US (en-us) Logitech shop pages; the regional terms differ. Logitech Z533 — UK product page and technical specifications (en-gb)Logitech Z533 — US product page and technical specifications (en-us) | Not provided | UK: 2-Year Limited Hardware Warranty; US: 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty |
Installed software version SourcesApple HomePod Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsLogitech Z533 No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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