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Title: HomePod vs. Google Home Max: Which should you buy?
Post by: HCK on January 28, 2019, 04:05:19 pm
HomePod vs. Google Home Max: Which should you buy?

Smart speakers help us listen to music, be productive, and make sure that when we're in our home, a virtual assistant is never too far away. Whether it's Apple, Google, Amazon, or another company, we've put every smart speaker we could find through the paces.



HomePod

Signature Apple Flair



$349 at Apple

Pros

Amazing sound quality
Compact design
Simple setup process
Cons

HomeKit and Apple Music only
Apple's HomePod is a compact smart speaker that has amazing sound. The microphones are super responsive — even with the volume turned up — but the HomePod can only use Apple's HomeKit and stream directly from Apple Music.

Google Home Max

Smart and versatile



$399 at Google

Pros

Google Assistant and smart home controls built-in
Multiple streaming services
AUX port for wired audio
Cons

Heavy and bulky design
Multi-room audio is a bit tricky
With its combination of great sound, smart home features, and built-in Google Assistant, The Google Home Max has a lot to offer...

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