Google Home Speaker (2026) vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: Why I'm split on these $99 rivals
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ZDNET's key takeaways
- New Google Home Speaker arrives June 25 for $99.
- It directly rivals Amazon's $99 Echo Dot Max.
- Google may be smarter, while Amazon may sound better.
Google just announced the new Google Home Speaker, which will officially go on sale on June 25. This is a $100 smart speaker that will come with a generative AI-powered Gemini for Home onboard, 360-degree sound, and the ability to double as a smart home hub.
The speaker is directly competing with the newer Amazon Echo Dot Max, a $100 smart speaker (though it's currently on sale for $65) that comes with Alexa+ built in. Alexa+ is Amazon's take on a generative AI-powered virtual assistant that, like Gemini, can handle complex tasks, answer questions, and generate content.
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