Amazon Echo (1st Generation) vs Google Home
Amazon Echo (1st Generation)
2014 · $199 today
6732
Google Home
2016 · $129 today
7343
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Amazon Echo (1st Generation) is better
- Far-field Microphones: 7-mic array vs 2-mic array(3.5× more)
Why Google Home is better
- Weight: 477 g vs 1063 g(2.2× less)
- Height: 5.62 in vs 9.25 in(1.6× less)
Verdict
Google Home leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Amazon Echo (1st Generation) | Google Home |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 2.5in woofer + tweeter | 2in driver + dual passive radiators |
| Far-field Microphones | 7-mic array● | 2-mic array |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Wake Word Detection | Always-listening | — |
| Multi-room Audio | — | Yes (Chromecast) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No (at launch) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 9.25 in | 5.62 in● |
| Weight | 1063 g | 477 g● |