By Holly Pyne

Published: Monday, 14 March 2022 at 12:00 am


There’s never been more choice when it comes to picking the best smart speaker or display for your home. In 2022, they come in all shapes and sizes.

Activated with your voice, these devices are helpful companions that let you listen to music, set calendar reminders, hear real-time weather updates, check the latest news reports and even control other smart devices from around your home.

Most are powered by the same technology you likely have inside your smartphone or tablet – specifically Amazon Alexa, Apple’s Siri or Google Assistant.

But the smart products on this list combine that tech with a physical device that’s navigated either solely with your voice – such as the Amazon Echo Dot – or via a  built-in touch display – such as the Echo Show 5 or the Google Nest Hub.

With the price of smart speakers ranging from £40 to over £200, it can be tricky to know which model to choose. But our experts have tested and reviewed many of the top devices on the market to help you make a confident decision.

Each of the smart speakers has been given an award to highlight a key strength, from audio quality to the best affordable option. Expanding your smart home? Don’t miss our breakdown of the best streaming device for your TV available to buy now.

Best smart speakers and displays at a glance

Echo Show 8 (2nd gen), £119.99

Best all-round display | Buy now at Amazon

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We chose the 2nd generation Amazon Echo Show as the best all-rounder smart display as it’s a great overall package. The 8-inch touch display means it can be used to watch video content while doubling as a digital photo frame. The Show 8 houses a 13MP camera with auto-framing – so it’s also great for video calling. It’s not too big, not too small, and will be a perfect smart device with a screen for most users.

Read the full Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) review