Google's Home speaker and Amazon Echo are two of the most popular smart speakers, but which is the better of the two? Here's our comparison of both devices.
If you’re thinking about buying a smart speaker, you might be undecided on what to get. We hear you. With all the news and info you hear about the two most popular voice assistants, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, it’s hard to know which one to choose. Given their usefulness from playing music to some other stuff you probably didn’t know they could do, it’s no wonder they’re so invaluable.
While there are no obvious buttons on the model, touch sensors on the side allow you to adjust the volume with a tap. The biggest difference here compared to the Echo is the larger, oblong shape, which stands out a bit more on a bookshelf or table. And if you prefer an environmentally-conscious option, the enclosure of the Audio is made with 70% recycled plastics.
The Nest Audio also costs $100 and was released in late 2020. The second-gen Nest Mini is available for $49. One of the biggest differences between the two is that Google Assistant does not have searchable “Skills” like Alexa and offers a different selection of “Actions” that you can see here. There’s no guarantee the same skills will be available on both voice assistants, but Google Assistant is currently a bit limited compared to what Alexa offers. The other difference is with smart home compatibility, so let’s take a closer look.
Privacy and security Echo Amazon’s Echo devices include switches to turn off the mic whenever you want, so there’s no chance of it picking up audio. You can also use the Alexa app to control if your voice commands are saved in the cloud, how long they are saved, and other important privacy decisions.
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