Smart speakers are the must-have currently. Smart speakers are stepping up the game, taking up a category on all online marketing platforms. Google is redefining this space with their current products. Although a little late to the party, Google smart speakers are not a disappointment at all! Here are the ten best google speakers.
- Sonos one
Sonos loudspeaker sets the bar high, meeting all the expectation of the user. Although there are numerous smart loudspeakers in the market today, none can beat the Sonos one. What does this speaker bring to the table?
Sonos one is compatible with Alexa, Sonos, airplay two and google assistant. Sonos one is literally compatible with any google assistant you have. The quality of sound offered by Sonos One is mind-blowing. The only other device which has close to matching the Sonos one is Apple Home and no other. The sound is of the highest quality that you had ever imagined.
The google speaker connects to more than 100 audio services around the world, offering you the best. You also do not need to worry as you can get larger Sonos speakers for your home audio system as Sonos one is compatible with it.
Pros
- Compatible with several google assistants
- Quality sound system
Cons
- Very expensive
- Googles home mini
- Google Nest Mini
Googles nest mini is another google smart speaker we love. The first thing that caught out attention is the look. The google speaker is covered with cloth which gives it a unique look. The design is also compact, but the sound will blow your mind.
The speaker is for those looking for an incredibly loud yet affordable google speaker. Google nest mini is highly affordable, but the quality of sound is not compromised. You get more than what you expected at an affordable price.
Google nest mini is a highly compatible device, working with Alexa and Chromecast. The quality of the sound by this smart speaker cannot be compared. You can use it as a smart device to connect with other electronic devices or as a speaker.
Pros
- Affordable
- Quality sound
- Available in a variety of colours
Cons
- Lacks Bluetooth connectivity
- Google home
If you are a minimalist, then google home is the way to go. First, it’s easy to mistake the device for an air freshener with its small and compact outlook. The google speaker features a simple design, making true of the saying that simplicity is the utmost sophistication.
The smart google speaker comes with a button on the top of the speaker. The button facilitates switching on and off. There are also several coloured lights which come on when the speaker is turned on, indicating that the speaker is working or not.
Google Home is compatible with a number of devices such as Chromecast and google assistant as well as Alexa. Therefore, you are spoilt for choice on your end with the connectivity. You can connect google home of our other home devices through Bluetooth, multi-room and stereo since they are all supported.
Pros
- Highly customizable
- Compatible with several google assistants
- Multi-room capability
Cons
- Very expensive
- Average sound quality
- Sonos move
Like all other Sonos devices, you should expect nothing less from Sonos move. The speaker is like Sonos one, but there are few differences, the google speaker offers more than just connectivity. Let’s take a look at what this google speaker has to offer.
Sonos move is compatible with a variety of google voice assistants. If Alexa does it best for you, then knock yourself out. If it googles assistant, the Move is still compatible. The device is also Bluetooth enabled, meaning you can either use Sonos move as a smart google speaker or connect it with other larger devices in your home.
The overall look of the google speaker is another thing you will love. The speaker demands attention due to its general overlook. The speaker is tall, but you will not enjoy carrying it around. The 3kg weight may come off as too heavy for some people who would like to move around with it.
The Google smart speaker offers multi-room connectivity, meaning you can connect to devices in any room in your home. The Sonos move is, however, not battery powered as you would expect.
Pros
- Multi-room connectivity
- Bluetooth compatibility
- Compatible with several virtual assistants
Cons
- Very expensive
- Too heavy
- Soundcore model zero+
We love to refer to the Soundcore model as a beauty with brains. The google speaker does not fall short with either. Let’s start with beauty!
The first thing that appeals to us about anything is the aesthetic value. We want a google speaker that does not only appeal to the ear but the eyes as well. The Soundcore Model zero+ is the device you are talking about. The smart google speaker stands out thanks to its unique shape.
On the quality and sound, our cannot find what this google speaker is offering you. The speaker comes with two woofers, two tweeters and two passive radiators. The packaging includes a Dolby sound audio which filters the sound by the woofers for well-balanced sound waves.
The Soundcore Zero+ is a battery-powered, with a big capacity battery which lasts up to five hours of continued active use. The google speaker is also compatible with Bluetooth meaning you can connect with other devices.
Pros
- Well-balances quality sound
- Compatible with virtual assistants
Cons
- Very expensive
- JBL Link 20
If you are looking for a google speaker which you can carry as you travel, the JBL Link 20 is the right device for you. The first selling point of this device is portability. The google speaker is small and compact, and the weight is perfect for carrying around.
The google speaker also scores points on the part of how it looks. The design is unique and attractive. The JBL link 20 is covered in a mesh all round and painted in the colour of your choice. The make of the google speaker ensures it can handle being carried around without damage. Did you know that JBL Link 20 is also wat6erproof? The google speaker can be submerged in wear for more than 30 minutes, and it will still be okay.
Finally, let’s talk about the features. JBL Link 20 is compatible with a number of virtual assistants, enabling you to give commands with your voice. It’s also Bluetooth enabled to connect with bigger devices. The sound is great and well-balanced. The battery is rechargeable and can last up to 10 hours.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Compatible with a virtual assistant
- Great quality sound
Cons
- The sound is not loud enough
- Sonos IKEA bookshelf speaker
Sonos x IKEA google speaker? Well, this is huge! Sonos never stops surprising us with amazing products. The Sonos IKEA bookshelf speaker is no exception. What does the google speaker bring to the table?
Sonos IKEA google speaker is a multi-room floating which offers you great sound at an affordable price. The google speaker goes for half a Sonos one and a third the price of IKEA speakers. You will never find a Sonos google speaker for that price and functionality.
The google speaker is compatible with several virtual assistants such as Google assistant enabling you to give commands from anywhere in your house. The Bluetooth connectivity enables you to connect your google speaker to other devices in your home. The sound quality may be average, but it is well-balanced.
Pros
- Quality design
- Compatible with virtual assistants
Cons
- Sound is average
- LG WK7
The LG WK7 is the first of its own to git the market as a product from LG and meridian. The google speaker comes with features that are hard to find in any other speakers. The design for a start looks smart enough, even though there is nothing special about it.
The Google smart speaker is enabled with google assistant. There is a button at the top of the speaker for switching on and off. You can also switch between Bluetooth and Wi-Fi using the second button on the speaker.
LG WK7 supports hi-res sound, which enables it to produce high-quality, well-defined sound. It also has an in-built Chromecast and android things support, therefore no need for analogue inputs.
Pros
- Supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- Compatible with google assistant
- Uses hi-res sound
Cons
- There is a lot of bass sound
- Sonos beam
Yet again Sonos surprises us! Sonos have something for everyone, in terms of price and size. The quality, however, remains top-notch. So, what does Sonos beam have to offer?
Beam is compatible with several google virtual assistants. The google speaker is compatible with Alexa, Sonos, google assistant and airplay2. The google speaker can also connect to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to connect to your tv and other devices.
Why do we all love Sonos beam? The google speaker is available in a compact size which allows you to set it next to your tv or in small places on your stand. The size also makes it portable.
The sound produced by the beam is not as high a quality as the rest of Sonos collection, but it very well suffices for a tv or living room.
Pros
- Compatible with google virtual assistant
- Compact in size
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Google Nest Hub Max
Who says you cannot have a smart google speaker in your kitchen? The google nest hub max is the device you are looking for! What does this google speaker do?
Google nest hub dies the bear minimum. The sound system is not as powerful as the other smart devices we have reviewed. The sound is not well defined, but it does pretty well for a kitchen.
Like all other smart google speakers, the google nest hub max is compatible with all google assistants. The google nest hub works with Alexa and Google assistant to pair with your house devices.
Pros
- Small and compact
- Compatible with a virtual assistant
Cons
- Poor sound
What are you waiting for? Get yourself a smart Google speaker today!