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2020:Best Smart Speakers

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Published : Dec 31, 2020, 1:34 PM IST

Updated : Feb 16, 2021, 7:53 PM IST

Smart speakers have emerged are important for this modern era to make lifestyle easier. This latest technology of voice assistant is extremely helpful, thanks to its multifunctional features. For e.g. Amazon Echo Show 5 has a 5.5-inch HD display with a 1MP camera that manages 720p HD video recording. With its other features, it leads the chart of the best five speakers. Other best smart speakers include; Apple HomePod Mini, Google Nest Audio, Mi Smart Speaker, Sony SRS XB402M.

smart speakers, 2020 best smart speakers
2020:Best Smart Speakers

New Delhi: The smart speaker shipments saw a healthy 87 percent growth in Q3 compared to the previous quarter in India. The primary reason was the COVID-19 pandemic as people stayed indoors looking for new options to entertain themselves.

Led by Amazon Echo devices, the shipments of smart home speakers are expected to cross 7.5 lakh units in India by the end of the year, which is an all-time high, according to techARC.



The market is primarily led by Amazon Echo Smart Speakers which had a massive 95.9 percent cumulative market share for the January-September period.

Xiaomi made an impressive debut in the September quarter, with a 7.1 percent market share by unit shipments. Google has a cumulative Indian market share of 1.2 percent for the year (till September).

smart speakers, 2020 best smart speakers
2020:Best Smart Speakers



If you are looking for the best smart speakers, here are the 5 best ones for you to try for.

Amazon Echo Show 5:

  • The Amazon Echo Show 5 is the trickled down version of the Amazon Echo Show that we reviewed earlier this year and it is available at a price of Rs 8,999 in the country.
  • It comes with a 5.5-inch HD display with a 1MP camera that manages 720p HD video recording and measures 5.8x3.4x2.9-inches in dimensions and weighs 410 grams.
  • On the top, it has a set of controls - two for controlling volume, one for turning the mics and camera on or off, and one to place a shutter on the camera.
  • In terms of the audio capabilities, the Echo Show 5 features a full range 1.65-inch built-in speaker and a 3.5mm stereo audio output which can be connected with external speakers using an audio cable.
  • It comes with built-in Alexa, wherein users can watch shows from Amazon Prime Videos and listen to their favourite songs.

Also Read: Amazon announced new line up of Echo devices

Apple HomePod Mini:

  • The HomePod Mini is priced at Rs 9,900 in India and comes in two colors – white and space grey. It is powered by the Apple S5 chip.
  • It uses a full-range driver, and a pair of force-cancelling passive radiators, that enable deep bass and high frequencies. The smart speaker features a three-microphone array.
  • HomePod mini works effortlessly with Apple devices, making it easy to pick up an incoming call, listen to music on the Mac, or upgrade the TV experience by taking the sound from Apple TV to the next level.
  • It also comes with a new Intercom feature that lets members in a house connect with each other at home.

Also Read: Apple introduces HomePod mini for Rs 9,900

Google Nest Audio:

  • The Nest Audio is Google's latest smart speaker which is essentially a successor of Google Home (launched in 2016) and it is currently available for Rs 7,999.
  • The Nest Audio smart speaker uses a 19mm tweeter for consistent high-frequency coverage and clear vocals, and a 75mm mid-woofer that really brings the bass.
  • It is powered by a Cortex-A53 quad-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz. It features Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • It comes with Ambient EQ and Media EQ sound modes. The former can automatically adjust the volume according to background noise while the latter adjusts the audio settings depending on the type of content that is being consumed.
  • The Google Nest Audio features a fabric-clad body that is also found on the Nest Mini. It sports a cylindrical-shaped design unlike the slant touch surface design of the Google Home.

Also Read: Google launches Nest Audio Smart Speaker, in India from Oct 5

Mi Smart Speaker:

  • Mi Smart Speaker was launched in India today at Xiaomi's Smart Living 2020 online event, alongside Mi Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve for Rs 3,999.
  • The Google Assistant-powered Mi Smart Speaker features a 12W 63.5-inch front-firing audio driver tuned with DTS sound. The speaker has a touch panel atop with controls to adjust the volume level, play/ pause music tracks, and mute the in-built microphones.
  • It features a matte finish on top of its 0.7mm-thin metal mesh that delivers a premium look and feels. The mesh design helps in delivering a room-filling sound experience.
  • Xiaomi has offered a Hi-Fi audio processor made by Texas Instrument on the Mi Smart Speaker to help accurately decode audio signals.

Also Read: Features and Specifications of Xiaomi's Mi Smart Speaker


Sony SRS XB402M:

  • Sony SRS XB402M is another best smart speaker in India available for Rs 19,061. This speaker has built-in Alexa support and provides extra bass to your music.
  • The speaker is IP67 certified which makes them waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and rustproof. Customers can also use the multi-colored line lights and flashing strobe lights on the speaker when hosting a party.
  • To set up the speaker, customers can use the Sony Music Center app which is available on both Google Play Store and Apple's App Store.
  • The SRS-XB402M features traditional Bluetooth connectivity to be used with smartphones, tablets, and computers but also has Wi-Fi connectivity for additional functionality.

Also Read: Sony's 65-inch 4K HDR OLED TV in the A8H series launched in India

(Inputs from IANS)

New Delhi: The smart speaker shipments saw a healthy 87 percent growth in Q3 compared to the previous quarter in India. The primary reason was the COVID-19 pandemic as people stayed indoors looking for new options to entertain themselves.

Led by Amazon Echo devices, the shipments of smart home speakers are expected to cross 7.5 lakh units in India by the end of the year, which is an all-time high, according to techARC.



The market is primarily led by Amazon Echo Smart Speakers which had a massive 95.9 percent cumulative market share for the January-September period.

Xiaomi made an impressive debut in the September quarter, with a 7.1 percent market share by unit shipments. Google has a cumulative Indian market share of 1.2 percent for the year (till September).

smart speakers, 2020 best smart speakers
2020:Best Smart Speakers



If you are looking for the best smart speakers, here are the 5 best ones for you to try for.

Amazon Echo Show 5:

  • The Amazon Echo Show 5 is the trickled down version of the Amazon Echo Show that we reviewed earlier this year and it is available at a price of Rs 8,999 in the country.
  • It comes with a 5.5-inch HD display with a 1MP camera that manages 720p HD video recording and measures 5.8x3.4x2.9-inches in dimensions and weighs 410 grams.
  • On the top, it has a set of controls - two for controlling volume, one for turning the mics and camera on or off, and one to place a shutter on the camera.
  • In terms of the audio capabilities, the Echo Show 5 features a full range 1.65-inch built-in speaker and a 3.5mm stereo audio output which can be connected with external speakers using an audio cable.
  • It comes with built-in Alexa, wherein users can watch shows from Amazon Prime Videos and listen to their favourite songs.

Also Read: Amazon announced new line up of Echo devices

Apple HomePod Mini:

  • The HomePod Mini is priced at Rs 9,900 in India and comes in two colors – white and space grey. It is powered by the Apple S5 chip.
  • It uses a full-range driver, and a pair of force-cancelling passive radiators, that enable deep bass and high frequencies. The smart speaker features a three-microphone array.
  • HomePod mini works effortlessly with Apple devices, making it easy to pick up an incoming call, listen to music on the Mac, or upgrade the TV experience by taking the sound from Apple TV to the next level.
  • It also comes with a new Intercom feature that lets members in a house connect with each other at home.

Also Read: Apple introduces HomePod mini for Rs 9,900

Google Nest Audio:

  • The Nest Audio is Google's latest smart speaker which is essentially a successor of Google Home (launched in 2016) and it is currently available for Rs 7,999.
  • The Nest Audio smart speaker uses a 19mm tweeter for consistent high-frequency coverage and clear vocals, and a 75mm mid-woofer that really brings the bass.
  • It is powered by a Cortex-A53 quad-core processor clocked at 1.8GHz. It features Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • It comes with Ambient EQ and Media EQ sound modes. The former can automatically adjust the volume according to background noise while the latter adjusts the audio settings depending on the type of content that is being consumed.
  • The Google Nest Audio features a fabric-clad body that is also found on the Nest Mini. It sports a cylindrical-shaped design unlike the slant touch surface design of the Google Home.

Also Read: Google launches Nest Audio Smart Speaker, in India from Oct 5

Mi Smart Speaker:

  • Mi Smart Speaker was launched in India today at Xiaomi's Smart Living 2020 online event, alongside Mi Band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve for Rs 3,999.
  • The Google Assistant-powered Mi Smart Speaker features a 12W 63.5-inch front-firing audio driver tuned with DTS sound. The speaker has a touch panel atop with controls to adjust the volume level, play/ pause music tracks, and mute the in-built microphones.
  • It features a matte finish on top of its 0.7mm-thin metal mesh that delivers a premium look and feels. The mesh design helps in delivering a room-filling sound experience.
  • Xiaomi has offered a Hi-Fi audio processor made by Texas Instrument on the Mi Smart Speaker to help accurately decode audio signals.

Also Read: Features and Specifications of Xiaomi's Mi Smart Speaker


Sony SRS XB402M:

  • Sony SRS XB402M is another best smart speaker in India available for Rs 19,061. This speaker has built-in Alexa support and provides extra bass to your music.
  • The speaker is IP67 certified which makes them waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, and rustproof. Customers can also use the multi-colored line lights and flashing strobe lights on the speaker when hosting a party.
  • To set up the speaker, customers can use the Sony Music Center app which is available on both Google Play Store and Apple's App Store.
  • The SRS-XB402M features traditional Bluetooth connectivity to be used with smartphones, tablets, and computers but also has Wi-Fi connectivity for additional functionality.

Also Read: Sony's 65-inch 4K HDR OLED TV in the A8H series launched in India

(Inputs from IANS)

Last Updated : Feb 16, 2021, 7:53 PM IST

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