Google Home vs Google Home Max
Google Home
2016 · $129 today
7343
Google Home Max
2017 · $399 today
8154
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Google Home is better
- Weight: 477 g vs 5237 g(11.0× less)
Why Google Home Max is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Google Home Max leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Google Home | Google Home Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Driver Configuration | 2in driver + dual passive radiators | Dual 4.5in woofers + dual tweeters |
| Far-field Microphones | 2-mic array | — |
| Amplifier Power | — | 30W |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Multi-room Audio | Yes (Chromecast) | — |
| Smart Sound | — | Room-adaptive EQ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/ac | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | No (at launch) | Yes (aptX) |
| Aux Input | — | 3.5mm |
| Design | ||
| Height | 5.62 in | — |
| Weight | 477 g● | 5237 g |
| Width | — | 13.2 in |