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What is the best smart speaker?

by YPB Team

From voice-first pucks to premium sound systems built for audiophiles, these devices battle for a spot on your countertop. Which one deserves the crown?

  1. Amazon Echo (4th Gen) — ranked #11
    Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
    Amazon's spherical flagship smart speaker with Alexa built in and premium sound.
    1000pts
  2. Google Nest Hub Max — ranked #22
    Google Nest Hub Max
    A smart display and speaker combo with a built-in camera and Google Assistant.
    436pts
  3. Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) — ranked #33
    Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
    Apple's premium smart speaker with immersive audio and deep Siri and HomeKit integration.
    436pts
  4. Sonos One — ranked #44
    Sonos One
    A compact multi-room speaker combining Sonos' signature sound with voice assistant support.
    436pts
  5. Google Nest Audio — ranked #55
    Google Nest Audio
    Google's mid-size smart speaker delivering rich sound and Google Assistant integration.
    356pts
  6. Bose Smart Speaker 500 — ranked #66
    Bose Smart Speaker 500
    A premium Bose speaker known for room-filling sound and voice assistant support.
    356pts
  7. Amazon Echo Dot — ranked #77
    Amazon Echo Dot
    Amazon's compact, budget-friendly Alexa speaker that's a bestseller worldwide.
    261pts
  8. Apple HomePod mini — ranked #88
    Apple HomePod mini
    A compact, affordable HomePod with surprisingly full sound for its small size.
    261pts
  9. Sonos Era 300 — ranked #99
    Sonos Era 300
    Sonos' spatial-audio flagship speaker built for Dolby Atmos and immersive listening.
    261pts
  10. Amazon Echo Show 10 — ranked #1010
    Amazon Echo Show 10
    Amazon's motorized smart display that rotates to follow you around the room.
    0pts

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Comments

Amazon's Echo had the living room to itself for two years before Google Home shipped, and both sit among ten speakers here: https://youpick.best/articles/google-ranked-many-ways

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