What is the best smart speaker?

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)

Amazon's spherical flagship smart speaker with Alexa built in and premium sound.

1000pts

2

Google Nest Hub Max

A smart display and speaker combo with a built-in camera and Google Assistant.

436pts

3

Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)

Apple's premium smart speaker with immersive audio and deep Siri and HomeKit integration.

436pts

4

Sonos One

A compact multi-room speaker combining Sonos' signature sound with voice assistant support.

436pts

5

Google Nest Audio

Google's mid-size smart speaker delivering rich sound and Google Assistant integration.

356pts

6

Bose Smart Speaker 500

A premium Bose speaker known for room-filling sound and voice assistant support.

356pts

7

Amazon Echo Dot

Amazon's compact, budget-friendly Alexa speaker that's a bestseller worldwide.

261pts

8

Apple HomePod mini

A compact, affordable HomePod with surprisingly full sound for its small size.

261pts

9

Sonos Era 300

Sonos' spatial-audio flagship speaker built for Dolby Atmos and immersive listening.

261pts

10

Amazon Echo Show 10

Amazon's motorized smart display that rotates to follow you around the room.

145pts