Smart Speakers

Pros & Cons

Speaker has great bass and sounds good at both low and high volumes

Trueplay feature adjusts sound depending on where the speaker is placed

Excellent features and user interface

A little large, so it's not very portable

Higher price than competitors

Dimensions

9.44 x 6.29 x 4.96 inches

Control method

Voice, control buttons

Smart Assistant

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Bose Portable Home Speaker

Pros & Cons

Water resistant, so it's great for outdoor parties or travel

Lightweight and portable

Deep, rich bass and clear highs

Can't be used as a stereo speaker

Doesn't support certain music streaming services

Dimensions

7.54 x 4.69 x 4.09 inches

Control method

Voice, control buttons

Smart Assistant

Amazon Alexa; compatible with Google Assistant devices

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, wired

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Apple HomePod Mini

Pros & Cons

Can be paired for use as stereo speakers or intercom system

Compact speaker that still sounds great

Apple focuses a lot on security and privacy

Like the HomePod, this speaker has limited options

Siri is more limited than other voice assistants

Dimensions

3.3 x 3.9 inches

Control method

Voice, touchpad

Smart Assistant

Siri

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Amazon Echo Dot with Clock

Pros & Cons

LED display shows the time, as well as timers and alarms

Includes a 3.5 mm audio jack for connecting to a wired speaker

Raised buttons and light ring around the bottom

Very little bass

Fabric covering doesn't cover the entire device

Dimensions

3.9 x 3.9 x 3.5 inches

Control method

Voice, control buttons

Smart Assistant

Amazon Alexa

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Sonos One

Pros & Cons

Works great for surround sound when paired with another Sonos One

Trueplay feature adjusts sound depending on speaker's location

Sonos App is intuitive and easy to use

Fewer connectivity options than the Sonos Move

Voice control can be finnicky, especially when there are speakers in multiple rooms

Dimensions

6.34 x 4.72 x 4.72 inches

Control method

Voice, control buttons

Smart Assistant

Amazon Alexa; compatible with Google Assistant devices

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

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Google Nest Audio

Pros & Cons

Good balance between quality and affordability

Great option for those seeking to create a Google smart home system

Voice control is responsive even when music is playing

Not as loud as larger speakers

Voice control can be finnicky when there are speakers in multiple rooms

Dimensions

3.07 x 6.89 x 4.88 inches

Control method

Voice, touch control

Smart Assistant

Google Assistant

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Bose Home Speaker 500

Pros & Cons

Has six preset buttons that users can program

Left and right speakers create the effect of stereo sound

LCD screen provides information about songs

Fairly heavy and large

Google Assistant's music streaming abilities are limited

Dimensions

8.01 x 6.68 x 4.31 inches

Control method

Voice, control buttons

Smart Assistant

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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Amazon Echo Studio

Pros & Cons

Spatial enhancement mode works well

Higher sound quality than other Echo models

Comparable to Bose and Sonos speakers

Sound sometimes cuts out or gets fuzzy

Heavier and bulkier than previous Echo models

Dimensions

6.85 x 6.85 x 8.15 inches

Control method

Voice, control buttons

Smart Assistant

Amazon Alexa

Connectivity

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi

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