As we approach the end of the year, everyone is shopping for new gadgets, so, here are the best smart speakers that you can make yours today. All products on this list are a fine blend between an audio device and an intelligent assistant. These smart speakers not only play music while connected to your smartphone, but they also help control certain features around the house. To make this possible, they all come with built-in voice assistants to enable them to take simple commands.
Google Nest Mini
Just like the name implies, this is the smallest smart speaker on our list. It comes with built-in Google Assistant to help with voice control and quick controls for other smart devices around the house. Before being a smart device, the Google Nest Mini is a wireless speaker with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. For its audio capability, this device comes with 360° sound delivery with its 40mm audio driver. The Nest Mini also comes with a high-performance processor and supports both Android and iOS. This smart speaker starts at a retail price of $49 and buyers can also purchase compatible smart bulbs as accessories.
Google Nest
This is the larger version of the Nest Mini, it is also quite compact with a similar finish to its smaller option. There is built-in support for Google Assistant for hands-free controls and more smart functions. It comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support for quick and easy connection to a streaming source or the internet. The audio quality here is better than on the Nest Mini since this comes with a larger driver whilst supporting 360° sound delivery. As for its retail price, the Google Nest sells for a price of $99 and is available on the Google online store.
Apple HomePod Mini
In terms of design, the Apple HomePod Mini is a good-looking smart speaker with some impressive features. This option comes with Siri voice assistant and is only compatible with Apple devices. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and audio functions and internet access. The Apple HomePod Mini also comes with 360° sound delivery and offers great audio quality. For its retail price, the HomePod Mini starts at an asking price of $99 and can be bought from any Apple store online or physically.
Amazon Echo 5th generation
Quite similar to the Apple HomePod Mini, the Echo 5th generation also comes with a great design. It comes with support for Alexa smart voice assistant and is compatible with Android, iOS, and Fire OS devices. Like all other smart speakers on this list, the Echo 5th generation comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support. There is support for lossless high-definition audio supply and an optional LED display for time and other quick info displays. The retail price of this smart speaker starts at $49 and can be bought with optional accessories.
These are the best smart speakers of 2022 that all retail under $200 and come with smart features. All options on this list come with smart assistant features and support for internet connectivity. Check out the best Bluetooth speaker brands of 2022, check out the article in this link.
