{"id":12185,"date":"2022-03-14T15:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1097468"},"modified":"2022-03-14T15:49:13","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T14:49:13","slug":"best-smart-speaker-2022-which-speaker-or-display-should-you-buy","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/best-smart-speaker-2022-which-speaker-or-display-should-you-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"Best smart speaker 2022: which speaker or display should you buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Holly Pyne\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 14 March 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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There\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Most are powered by the same technology you likely have inside your smartphone or tablet \u2013 specifically Amazon Alexa, Apple\u2019s Siri or Google Assistant.<\/p>\n

But the smart products on this list combine that tech with a physical device that\u2019s navigated either solely with your voice \u2013 such as the Amazon Echo Dot<\/a> \u2013 or via a\u00a0 built-in touch display \u2013 such as the Echo Show 5<\/a> or the Google Nest Hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the price of smart speakers ranging from \u00a340 to over \u00a3200, 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019t miss our breakdown of the best streaming device<\/a> for your TV available to buy now.<\/p>\n

Best smart speakers and displays at a glance<\/strong><\/h2>\nBest display<\/strong>: Echo Show 8 (2nd gen)<\/a>, \u00a3119.99<\/li>\n
Best speaker<\/strong>: Echo Dot (4th gen)<\/a>, \u00a349.99<\/li>\n
Best large display<\/strong>: Echo Show 15<\/a>, \u00a3239.99<\/li>\n
Best affordable option<\/strong>: Google Nest Mini<\/a>, \u00a349<\/li>\n
Best with smart hub<\/strong>: Echo (4th gen)<\/a>, \u00a389.99<\/li>\n
Best premium<\/strong>: Echo Show 10<\/a>, \u00a3239.99<\/li>\n
Best for audio quality<\/strong>: Google Nest Audio<\/a>, \u00a389.99<\/li>\n
Best small display<\/strong>: Echo Show 5 (2nd gen)<\/a>, \u00a374.99<\/li>\n
Best for features<\/strong>: Google Nest Hub Max<\/a>, \u00a3219<\/li>\n
Best budget option<\/strong>: Echo Dot (3rd gen)<\/a>, \u00a339.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>
Echo Show 8 (2nd gen), \u00a3119.99<\/strong><\/h3>\nBest all-round display | Buy now at Amazon<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
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We chose the 2nd generation Amazon Echo Show as the best all-rounder smart display as it\u2019s 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 \u2013 so it\u2019s also great for video calling. It\u2019s not too big, not too small, and will be a perfect smart device with a screen for most users.<\/p>\n
Read the full Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen) review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n