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Amazon Echo vs Google Home

3.46 in
5.83 in
Amazon Echo Wireless Speaker
Amazon Echo
3.8 in
5.62 in
Google Home Wireless Speaker
Google Home
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
31
4.3 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
46 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
18
3.7 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
88 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
54
3.7 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
11 %
1 stars
7 %
60
3.9 out of 5
60 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
5 %

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Design

Amazon EchoAmazon Echo
Google HomeGoogle Home
Colour of product
  • Charcoal
  • White
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Grey
  • Orange
  • Purple
  • Silver
  • Wenge
  • White
Built-in displayyesyes

Dimensions

Amazon EchoAmazon Echo
Google HomeGoogle Home
Height5.83 in5.62 in
Width3.46 in3.8 in
Depth3.46 in3.8 in
Weight28.96 oz16.96 oz

Connectivity

Amazon EchoAmazon Echo
Google HomeGoogle Home
USBnoyes
Bluetoothyesyes
Bluetooth codecSBCAAC
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes

Features

Amazon EchoAmazon Echo
Google HomeGoogle Home
Docking station for mobile/Tabletnono
Radio receivernono
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yesyes
Streaming standardsSpotify ConnectGoogle Cast

Power

Amazon EchoAmazon Echo
Google HomeGoogle Home
Battery operatednono
Electric (not USB)yesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Amazon Echo vs Google Home - User Opinions

          • dwight
            over 1 year ago
            The Amazon Echo and the Google Home are both smart speakers that are designed to be used in the home to control smart devices, play music, set alarms, and perform a range of other tasks. However, there are some key differences between the two devices. One key difference is the voice assistant that is used to control each device. The Amazon Echo uses Amazon's virtual assistant, Alexa, while the Google Home uses Google's virtual assistant, Google Assistant. These assistants are similar in many ways, but Alexa is generally considered to be more advanced, with a larger range of features and skills, and a more natural-sounding voice. Another key difference is the design of the two devices. The Amazon Echo is available in a range of different sizes and styles, including the Echo Dot, Echo Show, and Echo Plus, while the Google Home is available in a single, sleek design. The Amazon Echo also has a wider range of color options, while the Google Home is only available in a few colors. Finally, the Amazon Echo and the Google Home have different ecosystems of compatible smart devices and services. The Amazon Echo works with a wider range of smart home devices and services, including Amazon's own range of smart home products, while the Google Home works with a smaller range of devices and services, including Google's own range of smart home products. Overall, the main differences between the Amazon Echo and the Google Home are the voice assistant that is used to control each device, the design of the devices, and the ecosystems of compatible smart devices and services.
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          Amazon Echo vs Google Home - Editorial Reviews (4)

          Amazon Echo vs Google Home: which is the smart speaker for you?
          TechRadar logo
          TechRadar
          Published: 25.09.2020
          Amazon Echo vs Google Home: which is the smart speaker for you?

          Let the battle of the smart speakers commence!

          9 things your Amazon Echo can do that Google Home can't
          CNET logo
          CNET
          Published: 28.07.2020
          9 things your Amazon Echo can do that Google Home can't

          Amazon's Alexa can send text messages, guard your house, whisper back and many more things Google's voice assistant can't.

          Google Home (Nest Audio) vs. Amazon Echo
          Digital Trends logo
          Digital Trends
          Published: 08.02.2022
          Google Home (Nest Audio) vs. Amazon Echo

          Google's Home speaker and Amazon Echo are two of the most popular smart speakers, but which is the better of the two? Here's our comparison of both devices.

          Smart speaker showdown: Google Home vs. Amazon Echo
          Mashable logo
          Mashable
          Published: 25.05.2020
          Smart speaker showdown: Google Home vs. Amazon Echo

          Both are good, but which is best for you?

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