They let you issue commands and queries verbally and get audio feedback for an intuitive experience.
Previous versions were puck-shaped, with an upward-firing speaker.
In this new version, the speaker is the same but is now tilted forward at an angle.
Like any Alexa gadget, you have full access to Amazons Alexa assistant.
The Google Nest Mini
The Google Nest Mini is the second generation of Googles mini smart speakers.
It has a similar footprint to the previous Google Home Mini but offers improved microphones and sound.
It uses a puck design similar to Amazons 3rdgeneration Echo Dot.
The inclusion of a wall mounting socket on the underside offers some extra flexibility in placement.
This flexibility also allows you to effectively neutralise the effective audio quality decrease when placed near a wall.
The included camera allows you to make video calls to other compatible devices.
Some of the more unique points of this model are its portability and ruggedness.
The official app offers three languages, English, German, and Japanese.
That was our round-up of the best budget smart speakers in 2021.
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