There are many smart speakers on the market, and picking the best keeps getting tougher. First, you need to decide which voice assistant you prefer. There are three worth using—Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri—and each has its pros and cons.
If you’re new, right now we prefer Google- and Amazon-powered models, as they are the most widely user-friendly. Second, you need to figure out which speaker has the features you want. Is music quality your top concern? Do you want a touchscreen, or is voice assistance alone enough? Does your speaker need to connect to other smart home gadgets? That’s where finding the best option gets trickier.
Don’t fear, you’ll find what you’re looking for here! We’ve tested dozens and dozens of smart speakers in the past few years to figure out what’s the best right now (and what’s not). Check out our Best Google Speakers , Best Smart Displays , and Best Alexa Speakers guides for more recommendations. Updated May 2024: We've updated this guide with the Google Pixel Tablet as our pick for the best Google Assistant Smart Display and added a new section about the UK's new smart devices law.
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