{"id":15703,"date":"2025-06-27T18:05:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T18:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=15703"},"modified":"2025-06-27T18:05:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T18:05:48","slug":"6-best-smart-speakers-2025-alexa-google-assistant-siri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=15703","title":{"rendered":"6 Best Smart Speakers (2025): Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"lead-in-text-callout\">There are many<\/span> smart speakers on the market, and picking the best smart speaker keeps getting tougher. First, you need to decide which voice assistant you prefer. There are three worth using\u2014Amazon\u2019s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple\u2019s Siri\u2014and each has its pros and cons. This guide is organized by our preferred speaker, regardless of which assistant it uses, but we recommend a secondary option if you prefer a different assistant.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Overall, Google- and Amazon-powered smart speakers are the way to go, though we prefer Google&#8217;s ecosystem over Amazon&#8217;s. Amazon&#8217;s speaker lineup is more vast, but our favorite models are still Google&#8217;s, including the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Google-Audio-Bluetooth-Speaker-Built\/dp\/B0DGY5R3YZ\/\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/HR4R9gBZvZ4obDF31Qdjn8jytFFQfWs2sztugJ47bELcE3z6Jx67NWJkpnsS3dMFAgVjRiD5GCvGJNnW1iuU7mPVqq8KGA5HYdGoHFCEgqrfYZCi95ifRBLqhGpYaA4Y3pfTQVDCoZQgzqdhp2KRDKyg1gfXn7MNhWsYa9eMjPiXpoZcxzaTMYNumLQ&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/HR4R9gBZvZ4obDF31Qdjn8jytFFQfWs2sztugJ47bELcE3z6Jx67NWJkpnsS3dMFAgVjRiD5GCvGJNnW1iuU7mPVqq8KGA5HYdGoHFCEgqrfYZCi95ifRBLqhGpYaA4Y3pfTQVDCoZQgzqdhp2KRDKyg1gfXn7MNhWsYa9eMjPiXpoZcxzaTMYNumLQ\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0DGY5R3YZ\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\"><strong>Google<\/strong> <strong>Nest Audio ($75)<\/strong><\/a> for a smart speaker (especially if you want stereo sound and two speakers for a great price) and the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/nest-hub-max-smart-display-with-google-assistant-charcoal\/6348562.p\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/LfXDK5GmEGKZD9vECcqiTTRAYASknKNTQtEjtXx8xFJ95QR9Dcbm8eB6LgWkJtGBDbP7cqwK18qZBjc6kB89PwWP5wj9aCPMWDiTpTsRvkp8CkgS5ubWmT8RgRha1swvNvQkTtxYJX5AByPZJPnSDTjoHXzCUMWArPxer63qXdbHFa2qYKfpT6WdvQMdXSczWtoVZ7KHXexUBwugEAkimEqTS&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/LfXDK5GmEGKZD9vECcqiTTRAYASknKNTQtEjtXx8xFJ95QR9Dcbm8eB6LgWkJtGBDbP7cqwK18qZBjc6kB89PwWP5wj9aCPMWDiTpTsRvkp8CkgS5ubWmT8RgRha1swvNvQkTtxYJX5AByPZJPnSDTjoHXzCUMWArPxer63qXdbHFa2qYKfpT6WdvQMdXSczWtoVZ7KHXexUBwugEAkimEqTS\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Google<\/strong> <strong>Nest Hub Max ($230)<\/strong><\/a> for a smart display. Amazon makes our favorite smaller speakers, though, particularly the fifth-generation <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09B8V1LZ3\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/S99RnZiqgDo8Mo2oZuprhJnApTqvW2mLPmoVR62VXo9J4ivcFVw69BocYSEDtFzanpLxfSRdPMfKqUVz6fesf8VqBQYrguLjq6cRknGuCh3zsQ1HyQ8JkMM82yP8hSCN8FZXsxx&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/S99RnZiqgDo8Mo2oZuprhJnApTqvW2mLPmoVR62VXo9J4ivcFVw69BocYSEDtFzanpLxfSRdPMfKqUVz6fesf8VqBQYrguLjq6cRknGuCh3zsQ1HyQ8JkMM82yP8hSCN8FZXsxx\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B09B8V1LZ3\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\"><strong>Amazon<\/strong> <strong>Echo Dot ($50)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/best-amazon-echo\/\">Best Alexa Speakers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-google-speakers-buying-guide\/\">Best Google Speakers<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-smart-displays\/\">Best Smart Displays<\/a> guides for more recommendations. If you&#8217;re looking for more speaker advice, don&#8217;t miss our guides to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-bluetooth-speakers\/\">Best Bluetooth Speakers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-soundbars\/\">Best Soundbars<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/gallery\/best-sonos-speakers-buying-guide\/\">Best Sonos Speakers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\"><em>Updated June 2025: We&#8217;ve reorganized this guide and its picks.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"TableOfContentWrapper-jyvRts czfrZC table-of-content\">\n<div data=\"[object Object]\" class=\"AccordionWrapper-hIuJtK bCzlaC\">\n<div class=\"AccordionItemWrapper-eGPSID czXIDr\">\n<div class=\"AccordionContainer-fEnXXG iiuTyf\">\n<div data-testid=\"accordion-item-container\" class=\"AccordionItemContainer-jbkqX ckSoPI\">\n<p>Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p><button class=\"BaseButton-bLlsy ButtonWrapper-xCepQ fhIjxp fCyinQ button button--utility AccordionItemContainerButton-eCWroF cGXmWk\" 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Google\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"paywall\">Overall, Google Assistant is our go-to smart speaker and helper of choice, so it&#8217;s no surprise that the Nest Audio (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/review\/google-nest-audio\/\">8\/10, WIRED Recommends<\/a>) is our overall pick. It&#8217;s got a compact, pillow-like shape and great sound that will easily fill small and medium-size rooms. We really like using two Nests as a stereo pair because they combine to offer some of the best audio quality you can achieve in a smart speaker for $200.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\">As with all Google Assistant\u2013powered devices, you can ask the Nest Audio to set timers, play music, or tell you the weather, and you can ask it anything you&#8217;d search on Google. The Google Home app makes it easy to pair up the speakers with any other Google-friendly smart device you have too. Google&#8217;s ecosystem is overall easy to use and easy to integrate into tons of other products, both from Google itself and others.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\"><em>Connects to Google Assistant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\"><strong>\u2605 If you&#8217;d prefer Alexa:<\/strong> The <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Echo-4th-Gen\/dp\/B085HK4KL6\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/AF4hZrJoZxC7rJ1VUhw3J9J82NoDiiXxddeNj6s1E6v963JFcK3uVkYjTkHVwYAKyfz7QyDy7M9mAxh1eodcKYUFFr4YGiXLjKfgX6uCYZ9TJe2AFhT5uUH9oZtMnMpVwoGQyLPiRk7RNa5ZTqGVto2MS&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/AF4hZrJoZxC7rJ1VUhw3J9J82NoDiiXxddeNj6s1E6v963JFcK3uVkYjTkHVwYAKyfz7QyDy7M9mAxh1eodcKYUFFr4YGiXLjKfgX6uCYZ9TJe2AFhT5uUH9oZtMnMpVwoGQyLPiRk7RNa5ZTqGVto2MS\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B085HK4KL6\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\">fourth-generation Echo ($100)<\/a> is the Amazon equivalent of this device. It&#8217;s a little shorter but wider, going for a round design over the taller Nest Audio. It&#8217;s got fantastic sound quality and great capabilities, and is a good choice if you&#8217;d prefer Alexa in your home. 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It also has surprisingly solid sound for its slim speakers and profile, especially for casual listening sessions in the kitchen or to set the ambiance during Dungeons and Dragons sessions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\"><em>Connects to Google Assistant.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\"><strong>\u2605 If you&#8217;d prefer an Alexa display:<\/strong> Amazon has a borderline insane number of smart displays, but my favorite is easy to name: the <a data-offer-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BLS3Y632\" class=\"external-link\" data-event-click=\"{&quot;element&quot;:&quot;ExternalLink&quot;,&quot;outgoingURL&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/S99RnZiqgDo8Mo2oZuprhJnApTqvW2mLPmoVR62VXo9J4ivcFVw69BocYSEDtFzanpLxfSRdPMfKqUVz6fesf8Zp5g9w2mp5Gr6u7rAySZWfrPirhpjmCRNYztUFufb2caoPqeL&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/cna.st\/affiliate-link\/S99RnZiqgDo8Mo2oZuprhJnApTqvW2mLPmoVR62VXo9J4ivcFVw69BocYSEDtFzanpLxfSRdPMfKqUVz6fesf8Zp5g9w2mp5Gr6u7rAySZWfrPirhpjmCRNYztUFufb2caoPqeL\" rel=\"sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" data-aps-asin=\"B0BLS3Y632\" data-aps-asc-tag=\"wirednl-20\">Echo Show 8 ($150)<\/a>. 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data-src=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/685d8acd2fc4b26a446de44b\/4:3\/w_748%2Cc_limit\/echo%2520dot%2520white%2520source%2520Amazon.png\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/685d8acd2fc4b26a446de44b\/4:3\/w_120,c_limit\/echo%20dot%20white%20source%20Amazon.png 120w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/685d8acd2fc4b26a446de44b\/4:3\/w_240,c_limit\/echo%20dot%20white%20source%20Amazon.png 240w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/685d8acd2fc4b26a446de44b\/4:3\/w_320,c_limit\/echo%20dot%20white%20source%20Amazon.png 320w, https:\/\/media.wired.com\/photos\/685d8acd2fc4b26a446de44b\/4:3\/w_640,c_limit\/echo%20dot%20white%20source%20Amazon.png 640w\" data-sizes=\"100vw\"\/><\/picture><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Courtesy of Amazon<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"CarouselListItem-likXzW kQsAXA\">\n<div class=\"UnifiedProductCardVariantImage-cvzmhu kIUEWk\">\n<div class=\"UnifiedProductCardImageWrapper-cWMgfa ethtIb\"><a class=\"BaseWrap-sc-gjQpdd 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The tiny little Echo Dot is on its fifth generation (you might remember the original, which looked like a hockey puck) and this latest model has fantastic sound quality for such a small little speaker. It does everything the larger speakers can do, just in a smaller form. It&#8217;s a perfect choice to sneak into an office or a dorm room, or even a bathroom if you know you want to jam to music in the shower. 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First, you need to decide which voice assistant you prefer. There are three worth using\u2014Amazon\u2019s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple\u2019s Siri\u2014and each has its pros and cons. 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