90
Andrew Gebhart
PCMag
“the Google Home Speaker stands out as the strongest option for Google’s ecosystem and earns our Editors' Choice award.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Customizable base
- Massive song library
- Expanding hardware ecosystem
- Respectable bass
- Minimalist cylindrical design
- Capacitive touch controls
Points of Contention
- Missing Google’s own services
- Phrasing needs to be precise
- Ignores user questions
- Limited functionality issues
- Accidental volume changes
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 7 critics90
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“The Google Home Speaker is better for most use cases than the Google Nest Audio.”
80
Nathan Ingraham
Engadget
“If your smart home needs are modest and you haven't really dove into using a voice assistant or speaker to control things, the Google Home Speaker is a good starting point.”
70
Nick Pino
TechRadar
“Wildly intelligent and supremely versatile in the ways in which it can be used, Google Home is a solid smart speaker.”
70
Justin Rubio
IGN
Google Home delivers a sleek design, solid audio performance, and flexible service integration. However, its lack of support for certain streaming devices and limited customization options may leave power users wanting more.
60
James Pero
Gizmodo
“The Google Home Speaker looks great and sounds decent, but Gemini for Home doesn't feel revolutionary quite yet.”
60
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
The Verge
“But Gemini for Home isn’t there yet as an assistant.”
