Performance-wise, these two speakers are the trailblazers but not equal. When one speaker is superior in one aspect, its competitor is stronger in another. As such, making a choice between the two can be a daunting task.
Google Home, on the other hand, comes with a broadcast feature that can send recorded messages to all the speakers in your home. Though not as handy as the calling feature for Echo, it’s more secure. Google says they’ll also roll out the call feature in the UK, though there is no specific date for this feature. Both speakers will let you create groups if you want to stream to multiple devices. Though the controls might not be as seamless as with dedicated systems, the likes of Sonos, both speakers can give you multi-room audio too.
In this parameter, Google Home has the advantage in that it offers Cast support. This means you can send a video to a Chromecast (YouTube and Netflix) and use your voice to control playback. While its possible to link an Echo to a Fire TV device, it’s not as convenient as it is with the Home’s Cast support. Winner: Google Home Smart home control is the most important aspect for most people. Letting you control your thermostat temperature or turn on the lights using your voice is not only revolutionary but a concern for many people.
When it comes to the voice assistant, Google Home is the king, owing to Google’s dominance in search. Google Home can answer complex questions such as “how much plane tickets cost,” or when a movie will be released. Plus Google Home is also better at understanding your voice. Alexa’s default search engine is Bing. One of Alexa’s limitations is that it can only respond to simple commands. Also, with Echo, you’ve to be very careful with how you phrase your requests. Winner: Google Home
