The Best Smart Speakers of 2021

We found the Top Smart Speakers by analyzing Best Smart Speakers articles including The 8 Best Smart Speakers With Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, The best smart speakers 2020: which one should you buy? and The Best Smart Speakers for 2020 from publications like Wired, TechRadar and PCMag.

1
Sonos One
  • Best Overall—Wired
  • The Best-Sounding Smart Speaker on the Market—TechRadar
  • Best for Versatile Voice Assistant Users—PCMag
  • The Best-Sounding Smart Speaker—Tom's Guide
  • The Best Smart Speaker—Digital Trends
  • Best Sound Quality for the Price—CNET
$239 on Amazon
2
Amazon Echo
  • Best Alexa Speaker—Wired
  • The Amazon Echo Just Got Hench—TechRadar
  • Great Sound and Design at a Good Price. The Echo Is the Best Alexa Speaker Available.—Tom's Guide
  • The Best Smart Speaker for Amazon Alexa—Digital Trends
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3
Apple HomePod
  • Superb Sound, So-So Smart Speaker—TechRadar
  • Best for Apple-Centric Audiophiles—PCMag
  • The Best Smart Speaker for Apple Music—Digital Trends
  • Best Sound Overall—CNET
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4
Google Nest Mini
  • Best for Budget-Minded Google Assistant Users—PCMag
  • A Mighty, Affordable Speaker for Google Assistant Users.—Tom's Guide
  • The Best Smart Speaker for Google Assistant—Digital Trends
  • Best Budget Option—CNET
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5
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) With Clock
  • Best Mini Speaker—Wired
  • Best for Nightstands and Desks—PCMag
  • The Best Cheap Smart Speaker—Digital Trends
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6
Amazon Echo Studio
  • Best for Room-Filling Sound—PCMag
  • Amazon's High-End Smart Speaker—Tom's Guide
  • The Best Smart Speaker for 3D Sound—Digital Trends
$200 on Amazon
7
Amazon Echo (4th Gen)
  • Best Overall—CNET
  • The Best Smart Speaker for Amazon Alexa—Digital Trends
$80 on Amazon
8
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen)
  • The Echo Dot Is a Capable Smart Speaker You Can Get on a Budget.—Tom's Guide
  • Best for Most Alexa Users—PCMag
$40 on Amazon
9
Amazon Echo Show (2nd Gen)
  • Best Alexa Smart Display—Wired
  • Best Smart Alarm—CNET
$80 on Amazon
10
Google Nest Audio
  • Best for ,Most Google Assistant Users—PCMag
  • The Best Smart Speaker for Google Assistant—Digital Trends
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11
Google Nest Hub Max
  • Best Google Assistant Smart Display—Wired
  • This Premium Smart Speaker Doubles as a Clever Smart Home Hub.—Tom's Guide
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12
JBL Link 20
  • Extend Google Assistant’s Reach With This Battery-Powered Smart Speaker.—Tom's Guide
  • Best Portable Smart Speaker—CNET
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13
Sonos Move
  • Best Party Speaker—Wired
  • The Portable Sonos Move Adapts Its Sound for Any Space.—Tom's Guide
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14
Yamaha YAS-209
  • Best Smart Soundbar—Wired
  • Also Great: The Best Smart Soundbar—Wirecutter
$350 on Amazon
15
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) with Clock
  • The Best Cheap Smart Speaker—Digital Trends
$60 on Amazon
16
Amazon Echo Flex
  • Best for Alexa in Every Room—PCMag
$25 on Amazon
17
Bose Home Speaker 300
  • Best for Big Sound From a Small Package—PCMag
$199 on Amazon
18
Bose Portable Home Speaker
  • The Best Portable Smart Speaker—Digital Trends
$349 on Amazon
19
Google Home
  • Great for Chromecast Owners and Inquisitive Types—TechRadar
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20
Google Home Max
  • Best for Audio-Focused Google Assistant Users—PCMag
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21
JBL Link Portable
  • Best Portable Speaker—Wired
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22
Marshall Stanmore II Voice
  • The Best Smart Speaker for Room-Filling Sound—Digital Trends
$332 on Amazon
23
Marshall Uxbridge Voice
  • Best for Retro Aesthetic Fans—PCMag
$200 on Amazon
24
Sonos Beam
  • The Best Smart Speaker for TV—Digital Trends
$399 on Amazon
25
Ultimate Ears Megablast
  • The Alexa-Packed UE Megablast Is Wireless and Waterproof.—Tom's Guide
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