Top rated Smart speakers
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Apple HomePod mini
HomePod mini is an intelligent speaker that adapts to your location and delivers all-round sound wherever you are. Together with Apple Music (subscription required) and Siri, it creates a completely different way of discovering music. Thanks to the perfect integration of the intelligent assistant Siri and compatibility with Apple HomeKit accessories, the HomePod is not just a music player, but an extremely versatile everyday helper in a wide variety of situations. In its compact format, the speaker can also be placed unobtrusively anywhere.
HomePod can play Apple Music, your iTunes tracks, iCloud music library, Beats 1 live or Apple podcasts and connect to other devices with AirPlay and AirPlay2. If you have an Apple Music subscription, you have full access to 45 million songs. Siri's artificial intelligence learns what you like and helps you discover more.
A helping hand is just a "Hey Siri" away. Simply name the artist, song, album or genre you want. Ask for background information, for example when the song was released. Or use Siri with all the options you already know from your iPhone: Dictate a text message you want to send to a friend or manage your calendar events. Integrate it into your HomeKit system and control your smart home from now on simply with your voice.
2. Google Nest Hub (2 Gen.)
With the Google Nest Hub smart speaker, you have full control over your smart home. Thousands of compatible devices such as lights, cameras, or TVs can be controlled via a single dashboard using voice commands. Enjoy your music or watch helpful videos on YouTube. Stay well organized throughout the day with useful information and tips for every situation in life.
3. Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
The Nest Hub (2nd generation) from Google is an intelligent speaker that enables seamless integration into your smart home. With its user-friendly interface and advanced functions, it offers a variety of ways to control your networked devices. The Nest Hub supports various smart home standards and is therefore compatible with a wide range of devices. In addition, the manufacturer is committed to sustainability and environmental awareness, which is emphasised by its participation in initiatives such as SBTi and RE100. The compact and elegant design of the Nest Hub blends harmoniously into any environment while offering a practical solution for organising your everyday life. Whether for controlling music, displaying recipes or monitoring smart home devices, the Nest Hub (2nd generation) is a versatile companion for modern households.
4. Google Nest Mini
Google Nest Mini is a smart speaker that you can control with your voice. You just need to ask a question, and Google Nest Mini will respond, play music, stream videos, or turn on the lights automatically. Whether it's answering questions, organizing tasks, planning your day, managing your home, or providing entertainment, Google Nest can assist you in all these areas. With a voice command like "Ok Google, tell me about my day," Google Nest responds with the current time, a summary of your upcoming appointments, and weather information—including tips on whether you should take an umbrella or pack sunscreen. By saying "What can you do?", you will receive a list of supported functions. Thanks to the integration of Google Search, Google Nest provides information about sports events, translates foreign words, and much more. Google Nest is always at your service. With built-in far-field microphones, Google Nest understands your voice input even when you speak across the room. Advances in machine learning have enabled Google to reliably separate human voices from background noise and music, even distinguishing between different voices—so there’s no confusion, even when multiple people are speaking at once. Whenever you want Google Nest to stop listening, just press a single button to deactivate the microphone. The built-in speaker delivers crystal-clear highs and rich bass. By connecting multiple Google Nest devices, you can enjoy the same song in every room of your home, and the touch interface gives you direct access to essential functions like volume and track playback right on the device.
5. Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen)
The Nest Mini (2nd Generation) from Google is a compact smart speaker that allows for seamless integration into your smart home. With its advanced voice control through the Google Assistant, users can conveniently access information, stream music, and control various smart home devices. The Nest Mini offers high-quality audio and supports a variety of streaming services, including Google Play Music, Spotify, and Pandora. Its sleek design and the ability to connect wirelessly via Bluetooth make it a practical addition to any room. The speaker is not only functional but also environmentally conscious, as it is made from sustainable materials and features low energy consumption.
- Supports multiple streaming services such as Spotify and Pandora
- Integrated Google Assistant for voice control and smart home functions
- Compact size for easy placement in any room
- Made from sustainable materials with low energy consumption.
6. Google Nest Audio
With its woofer, tweeter, and sound-tuning software, Nest Audio delivers crystal-clear sound with rich bass in every room. Nest Audio is 75% louder than the original Google Home model and has 50% stronger bass. It even adapts to the acoustics of your environment and the genre of your music, making your favorite songs sound even better. News, radio stations, podcasts, and audiobooks now always sound crystal clear. You can easily play music, playlists, podcasts, and radio stations from popular streaming services using Google Assistant.
With voice commands like "Ok Google, set the timer for 5 minutes," you get assistance whenever you need it. Just ask Google Assistant about the weather or the news. Nest Audio protects your data. You can easily delete your Google Assistant history from the last seven days completely or partially with a voice command. For example, just say "Hey Google, delete what I just said." With the microphone switch on the back, you can completely turn off the microphone—just set it to orange.
Turn on the light—with just one voice command. You can use Nest Audio with your other compatible smart home devices. Additionally, setting up Nest Audio is simple through the Google Home app. With its colors and sleek yet stylish design, Nest Audio fits perfectly into your home. Nest Audio is sustainably designed, with the casing made of 70% recycled plastic.
7. Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen.)
The best-sounding Echo Dot yet: Enjoy an enhanced audio experience compared to all previous Echo Dots with Alexa, featuring clearer voices, deeper bass, and vibrant sound in any room. Your favorite music and content: Stream music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, and more, or via Bluetooth throughout your home. Alexa is happy to help: Ask Alexa for the weather forecast, set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions, and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm. Keep your home comfortable: Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on a smart fan when the indoor temperature rises above your comfort zone. Do more with device linking: Fill your home with music by using compatible Echo devices in different rooms. Create a home theater system with Fire TV. Designed to protect your privacy: With multiple layers of privacy protection and control, including a microphone switch that electronically disconnects the microphones. Climate Pledge Friendly: We have integrated sustainability into the design of this device, with 99% of the packaging coming from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources, 95% from post-consumer recycled material, and 55% from post-consumer recycled plastic.
8. Apple HomePod 2nd Gen.
The Apple HomePod 2023 is the second-generation HomePod from Apple. This smart speaker features a seamless, acoustically transparent mesh design. At the top, you'll find the touch-sensitive control panel that allows you to adjust and manage the volume.
Siri is here to assist you with everything. This speaker not only looks fantastic but is also very intelligent. For example, you can play your favorite music by simply asking Siri. You can also inquire about the weather, sports scores, or news through your connected iPhone. Additionally, you can automate your smart home with HomeKit, setting schedules for when you want your curtains to open or the lights to turn on.
Experience optimal sound in every room of your house. The Apple HomePod 2023 in black features new, advanced computational audio that ensures a groundbreaking listening experience. Furthermore, it has four microphones, allowing Siri to hear you from anywhere. With spatial awareness technology, the sound is optimized for each room. This innovative speaker knows where to direct the sound, so it doesn't matter whether you're using the HomePod in the living room, bedroom, or office; it seamlessly adapts.
9. Amazon Echo (4th Generation)
Echo (4th generation) with outstanding sound, smart home hub and Alexa. New look, new sound. Echo delivers rich, detailed sound that automatically adjusts to any room. Voice control for your entertainment. Stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and more. Easily set up compatible Zigbee products with the built-in smart home hub. Multiroom Music lets you play music on multiple Echo devices simultaneously in different rooms. Make calls easily with voice control. Connect directly to other rooms via Drop In. Includes privacy and control measures at multiple levels, including a microphone-off button A well-rounded experience. Echo combines outstanding sound, a built-in Zigbee smart home hub, and a temperature sensor. The powerful speakers deliver rich, detailed sound that automatically adjusts to any room. Enjoy clear highs, dynamic mids, and deep bass. Simply ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, make calls, read out the news, weather report, sports scores, and more.
10. Amazon Dot 5
Enjoy an enhanced audio experience compared to previous Echo Dot models with Alexa, offering clearer voices, deeper bass, and vibrant sound in every room. Play your favorite music and content, including music, audiobooks, and podcasts from various services or via Bluetooth throughout your home. Alexa is happy to help: ask for the weather forecast, set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions, and even tell jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo Dot to snooze your alarm. Keep your home comfortable by controlling compatible smart home devices with your voice and through routines triggered by indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically start a smart fan when the indoor temperature rises above your comfort zone. Use device pairing to fill your home with music by using compatible Echo devices in different rooms or set up a home theater system with Fire TV. The Echo Dot is designed to protect your privacy and includes multiple layers of privacy and control, including a microphone switch that electronically disconnects the microphones.
