Amazon Echo vs Google Home pricing comparison

The prevalence of IoT devices means that many gadget lovers will soon be searching for a virtual assistant for their home.

Devices such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home allow users to connect various smart devices to a voice-controlled virtual assistant.

While there is only one version of the Google Home, Amazon has three Alexa-powered devices on the market.

Amazon’s Echo Tap does not passively respond to voice commands and must be woken up by a button press.

The Echo Dot is a basic version of the flagship Echo, although it is smaller and does not pack the same sound quality.

The Dot also features a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting other sound devices.

Both the Amazon Echo and the Google Home feature speakers and Wi-Fi connectivity, but the Echo is the only one to support Bluetooth media streaming.

Google Assistant vs Alexa

While both devices have numerous physical differences, the biggest factor when choosing one is the virtual assistant.

The Google Home is powered by Google Assistant, while the Amazon Echo is powered by Alexa.

Both virtual assistants respond to voice commands and can do everything from playing songs to buying groceries.

Alexa and Google Assistant can also interact with other smart devices in your home.

Specifications and Pricing

The Google Home is priced at R2,995 in South Africa, while the original Amazon Echo is priced at R4,695.

The smaller Amazon Echo Dot is priced at R1,395 in South Africa.

This article first appeared on MyBroadband and is republished with permission.

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