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The R1700BT is an active/passive bookshelf pair with a 4-inch mid-bass driver and 19 mm silk-dome tweeter per side, rated 66 W RMS in total across separate tweeter and mid-bass amplifiers. It takes Bluetooth and two RCA inputs, with bass, treble and volume controls on the active speaker and an infrared remote.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer-listed box contents
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Apple HomePod mini 2HomePod mini 2 20W power adapter Documentation
Edifier R1700BTActive and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable and user manual
Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.
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Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.
Apple HomePod mini 2Apple 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 AirPlay to share other content to HomePod mini from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K or Mac
Edifier R1700BTBluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN)
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Apple Music requires a subscription. A subscription may be required for music streaming services.
Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.
Apple HomePod mini 2Line voltage: 100V to 240V for 20W power adapter 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)
Edifier R1700BTMains-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output. The 20W power adapter supplies 9V/2.22A required by HomePod mini 2.
Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.
Apple HomePod mini 284.3 mm high (3.3 inches) 97.9 mm wide (3.9 inches) Weight 335 grams (0.74 pounds)
Edifier R1700BTActive: 154 × 254 × 214 mm; passive: 154 × 254 × 209 mm (W × H × D)
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated channel configuration
Apple HomePod mini 2Not verified
Edifier R1700BTStereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
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 HomePod mini 2Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity
Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth presence alone does not establish Bluetooth audio input; supported audio sources are listed separately. Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported. Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a compatible Mac, iPhone or iPad with the latest operating system software. Compatible only with HomeKit- or Matter-enabled Thread accessories. Requires a U1‑equipped iPhone running the latest operating system software. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Driver layout and audio processing
Apple HomePod mini 2Full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies Custom acoustic waveguide for a 360º sound field Acoustically transparent fabric Computational audio for real-time tuning Three-microphone design for far-field Siri Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds Multi-room audio with AirPlay Stereo pair capable Surround sound with Apple TV 4K
Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · 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 or HomePod mini speakers with the latest operating system, or AirPlay‑compatible speakers with the latest version of AirPlay, and an iOS device with the latest operating system. Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation). Home theatre surround sound requires four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs (front and rear) and paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation) running the latest operating system software.
Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated audio output power and measurement basis
Apple HomePod mini 2Not verified
Edifier R1700BT66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass)
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
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 rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer-listed sensors
Apple HomePod mini 2Temperature and humidity
Edifier R1700BTNot verified
Sources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Temperature and humidity sensing is optimised for indoor, domestic settings, when ambient temperatures are around 15° C to 30° 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 mini requires some time to calibrate the sensors immediately after starting up before results are displayed.
Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification
Source-backed specifications for Apple HomePod mini 2 and Edifier R1700BT
Specification
Apple HomePod mini 2
Edifier R1700BT
Rated channel configurationSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
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 · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.
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 AirPlay to share other content to HomePod mini from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV 4K or Mac
Bluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN)
Wireless connectionsSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth presence alone does not establish Bluetooth audio input; supported audio sources are listed separately. Wi‑Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported. Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a compatible Mac, iPhone or iPad with the latest operating system software. Compatible only with HomeKit- or Matter-enabled Thread accessories. Requires a U1‑equipped iPhone running the latest operating system software. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access Bluetooth 6 Thread networking technology Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity
Not provided
Input sensitivitySources
Apple HomePod mini 2
No source recorded.
Edifier R1700BT
Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.
Rated audio output power and measurement basisSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
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 rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).
66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass)
Power supply and operating conditionsDifferentSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output. The 20W power adapter supplies 9V/2.22A required by HomePod mini 2.
Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.
Line voltage: 100V to 240V for 20W power adapter 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-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate
Driver layout and audio processingSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · 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 or HomePod mini speakers with the latest operating system, or AirPlay‑compatible speakers with the latest version of AirPlay, and an iOS device with the latest operating system. Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation). Home theatre surround sound requires four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs (front and rear) and paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation) running the latest operating system software.
Full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies Custom acoustic waveguide for a 360º sound field Acoustically transparent fabric Computational audio for real-time tuning Three-microphone design for far-field Siri Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds Multi-room audio with AirPlay Stereo pair capable Surround sound with Apple TV 4K
iPhone or iPad with the latest iOS or iPadOS Wi-Fi Internet access
Not provided
Manufacturer-listed sensorsSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Temperature and humidity sensing is optimised for indoor, domestic settings, when ambient temperatures are around 15° C to 30° 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 mini requires some time to calibrate the sensors immediately after starting up before results are displayed.
Manufacturer-listed dimensions and massDifferentSources
Apple HomePod mini 2
Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process.
Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.
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