Key Facts at a Glance <br> Design and Build Quality Google’s Design Language: Google has crafted a consistent design language for its Nest smart speakers – soft shapes, fabric exteriors, and neutral colors that blend into home decor. Both Nest Audio and Nest Mini embody this, each in a form suited to its purpose. Build…
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Sound Quality & Speaker Hardware When it comes to audio performance, Apple’s HomePod line has set a high bar for what a “smart speaker” can sound like. The HomePod 2nd generation inherited the original’s acoustic prowess: it features a single 4-inch high-excursion woofer for deep, authoritative bass and a ring of five horn-loaded tweeters for…
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The Sonos Era 100 uses a stereo pair of tweeters and a 25% larger woofer than its predecessor, with Trueplay room tuning and Bluetooth 5.0 plus USB-C line-in. The Apple HomePod 2 features a 4-inch woofer and five beamforming tweeters delivering 360-degree sound, supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, and auto room adaptation via built-in…
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