Google Home vs Amazon Echo (1st Generation)
Google Home
2016 · $129 today
7343
Amazon Echo (1st Generation)
2014 · $199 today
6731
Dashed outline = score at launch
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)
Why Amazon Echo (1st Generation) is better
- Far-field Microphones: 7-mic array vs 2-mic array(3.5× more)
Verdict
Google Home leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Google Home | Amazon Echo (1st Generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 2in driver + dual passive radiators | 2.5in woofer + tweeter |
| Far-field Microphones | 2-mic array | 7-mic array● |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Multi-room Audio | Yes (Chromecast) | — |
| Wake Word Detection | — | Always-listening |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac | 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz) |
| Bluetooth | No (at launch) | Yes |
| Design | ||
| Height | 5.62 in● | 9.25 in |
| Weight | 477 g● | 1063 g |