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Although this might be true, we still can’t say it offers the upgrade in sound quality we were hoping for when we put it to the test. Google says this new speaker is 75 percent louder, and has 50 percent more bass, than the Google Home.
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Both of these devices produce fuller audio.Īs the name implies, the Google Nest Audio seems to have the most robust sound software onboard out of the two speakers, with a 19mm tweeter and 75mm mid-woofer. And, for many people, the sound you get from the newest Echo will be impressive to anyone who hasn't hear the performance of the likes of the Apple HomePod or Sonos One. Having said that, it's significantly better than the first-generation Echo speaker from Amazon.
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What's more, if you turn the volume up, you might be disappointed at the performance compared to some party-focused Bluetooth speakers like the Ultimate Ears Hyperboom. But we found it didn't deliver the richest sound quality we’ve heard on a speaker and the music isn’t as detailed as it could be due to its limited soundstage. The device pumps out a good amount of bass and midrange. But we found that with this smart speaker you get focused, directional audio that’s at its best when you’re standing a few feet in front of it. (Image credit: Google) Audio qualityīoth the Amazon Echo and the Google Nest Audio have had significant sound performance improvements over their predecessors.ĭuring our testing, we expected the 2020 Amazon Echo to offer up 360-degree sound due to its spherical design. It's worth noting that the Nest Audio is made of 70% recycled materials, According to Google, each unit will keep 1.2 500ml plastic bottles out of landfills, which is good to hear.
On the back of the speaker you'll find a physical switch that allows you turn off the microphone, as with the new Echo – however, there’s no 3.5mm audio port, which means any connection with other speakers will need to be done wirelessly. Underneath the fabric grill is a row of four LED lights that glow as you interact with the smart speaker’s onboard voice assistant – just like the Echo light ring changes color as you interact with Alexa It’s interesting that both companies have opted to simplify the look of their flagship smart speakers, though the Nest Audio comes in a wider range of colors (in the US, at least). With a minimalist look, sleek lines, and wraparound fabric grille, the Google Nest Audio actually sports a fairly similar aesthetic to the new Echo – albeit with a loaf-shaped build. It measures just over 13cm high (about 5 inches), and comes in three colors: Charcoal (dark gray), Glacier (white), and Twilight Blue (blueish-gray). You can replace all of these buttons with voice commands, with the exception of microphone off, which always requires you to physically go over to the speaker and turn it off.Īround the back of the smart speaker is a power port and a 3.5mm AUX line in / out, so you can connect your device to it physically or hook it up to another speaker to boost the audio performance. Let’s start with the new Amazon Echo – it features a dramatically different design to any of the previous Echo speakers, with a spherical build that looks like a soccer ball.Īmazon hasn’t completely lost the old Echo aesthetic, however the new Echo still features a wraparound fabric grille, and the iconic Alexa light ring has now been moved to encircle the base of the speaker.Īs with previous Echo speakers, you’ll find the controls on the top, including an Action button, volume buttons, and a button to turn the microphone off (handy if you’re concerned about Alexa eavesdropping).
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