Apple offers two versions of the HomeView: a wall-mountable model and a standalone model with a speaker base. Both are priced at $299, so buyers who choose the wall-mounted version receive no discount for skipping the base.
Wall mounting is the more expensive route because most buyers will need hardware that is sold separately, with prices starting at $60. Apple offers three mounting options. The Power Mount USB-C Wall Connector ($59.95) is a self-install mount from Schneider Home that uses a standard USB-C cable and requires a 20W or higher power adapter, which the user must supply. The Power Mount AC Wired ($79.95) uses in-wall power so no cable is visible, and Apple recommends installation by a licensed electrician, partnering with ADT to offer installation services. The Power Mount PoE Wired ($129.95) is not yet available, and it will require a home with Power over Ethernet wiring. Buyers can also purchase the wall-mounted version with no additional hardware, though Apple currently offers the only mount options.
The wall-mounted version also comes in fewer colors. It is available only in silver or space gray, while the speaker version also comes in starlight and rose pink.
Both models feature speakers with "two custom full-range drivers" in the display. The wall-mounted version uses computational audio tuned for on-wall placement. The speaker-base model adds a down-firing woofer and two force-canceling passive radiators that the wall-mounted version lacks.
Sound comparisons will have to wait for reviews. Still, customers who choose the wall-mounted HomeView will pay more for less hardware. The HomeView is available for pre-order now and launches on November 13.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing