![]() But we still think it’s only good for casual listening and background music rather than a top speaker in its own right.Īlthough the HomePod Mini may cost more than its small smart speaker rivals, it’s definitely worth the extra money if you’re after the smartest experience and the best audio. The Google Nest Audio provides an upgraded listening experience compared to the Mini. It will absolutely surprise you by how loud it can get but the fatiguing treble and anemic bass don’t make for the best experience when listening to your favorite songs. It has good clarity in the mid-range that’s perfect for speech reproduction, but it’s not very musical, especially in the high or bass ranges. During our testing we found that music from the speaker is fairly middling. The Google Nest Mini offers decent sound too. What’s more, inside the HomePod mini is the new S5 chipset, which enables ‘computational audio’ according to Apple – in other words, the HomePod will analyze the song that’s playing and alter the response of the speaker accordingly. ![]() It’s guided from the internal driver down to the base of the HomePod, where it's fired outwards to create a more immersive experience. During our testing, we were extremely impressed with its 360-degree sound. If you’re looking for the best sound from a smaller smart home speaker, then the Apple HomePod Mini is your best bet. The Amazon Echo Studio has a small, squat design that's similar to the older Amazon Echo. ![]() This is a smart speaker and Dolby Atmos immersive sound home cinema unit, all in one tidy package with truly gigantic sound. Instead, the Amazon Echo (2020) is a better bet, but for the best sound from Amazon’s speakers, pick the Amazon Echo Studio instead. That doesn’t mean it’s a great speaker, however, and audiophiles will find it lacking. Thanks to a number of upgrades, even the small Echo Dot is now decently loud. Smart speakers may do a lot more than play music, but sound quality is still a top priority.Īmazon’s range of smart speakers have always been considered the smartest, but never sounded the best. Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod vs Google Nest: sound quality Alternatively, read our guide to all of the best smart display devices, which have smart assistants and a screen to find out more. Have a look at our Google Nest Hub Mas review, our favourite smart display, or our Amazon Echo Show 10 review. There are also several screen-based devices from both Google and Amazon, too. Or take a look at our Amazon Echo Studio review, the best smart speaker for home cinema set-ups, with a squat cylindrical design. It’s worth reading our Amazon Echo (2020) review, which is a serious step up from its predecessors with a futuristic, sphere-shaped design. This is larger than the Mini with rounded edges and a fabric grille covering.īut there are several other larger options from Amazon. This is currently the best Google-manufactured smart speaker you can buy, since the brand discontinued its Google Home Max speaker. For example, take a look at our Google Nest Audio review. If you want a bigger and bolder-sounding smart speaker there’s plenty more available. The Google Nest Audio has such a simple, unassuming design it'll fit in any home. These are the only two products in the Google Nest range right now. But for the most part, products from Google now include the Nest label, with prices starting at $49.99 / £49 / AU$79 for the Google Nest Mini and jumping up to $99 / £89 / AU$149 for the larger Google Nest Audio. You might still find older models, like the Google Home Mini, available. ![]() The Google Nest range used to be called Google Home. Now the Apple HomePod Mini is available for $99 / £99 / AU$149. The prices of Amazon Echo smart speakers start at $49.99 / £49.99 / AU$79 for the Amazon Echo Dot.Īpple is currently only offering one smart speaker after discontinuing its original HomePod in 2021. You can read our best Alexa speakers for a more detailed rundown of our favorites. ![]() The types of products and prices vary across each of these ranges.įor example, the Amazon Echo range has the most extensive selection of smart speakers. There’s Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod and Google Nest. Amazon has Alexa, Apple has Siri and Google has Google Assistant.Įach brand then has a range of smart speakers with these assistants built-in. Amazon, Apple and Google are the brands that create the top smart speakers, and each brand has its own voice-based smart assistant. (Image credit: Google) Amazon Echo vs Apple HomePod vs Google Nest: price and availability The Google Home Mini speaker comes in four different colors. ![]()
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