The Best Smart Speakers Launched In 2019 And Their Prices

Smart speakers are becoming more and more popular in India. Tech giants like Google and Amazon are trying their best to offer Indians another way to simplify their daily life.

What differentiates a standard speaker and a smart one is that you can converse and give order to the latter. What users mostly find useful from a smart speaker are they can help with shopping, food ordering, as well as play music as requested by the user.

Here we have compiled a list of the best smart speakers available in India and their price to help you decide which one you should buy.

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) (Rs. 4,499)

The third generation of the Amazon Echo Dot is arguably the most versatile smart speaker available in India right now. Its asking price is Rs. 4,499 but you can have it for Rs. 3,499.

With the Echo Dot, you will have the assistance of Alexa, which can converse with users in both English and Hindi. Users have the choice to acquire the speaker in four different colors and if you purchase it, you can get a smart white bulb for the price of only Rs. 99.

The speaker can work on compatible devices from brands like TP-Link, Wipro, Philips, and Syska.

Amazon Echo Dot has compact and affordable, making it the ideal choice to start your smart speaker journey.

Google Nest Mini (Rs. 4,499)Google Nest Mini

If you prefer using Google Assistant, Google Nest Mini is a solid alternative. At the price of Rs. 4,499, the smart speaker is available in charcoal or chalk color.

Last year’s Nest Mini can be mounted on a wall and has a better sound quality than its predecessor.

It can be connected to some other OTT platforms and has support for a wide range of music streaming services.

Powered by Google Assistant, the speaker can help users with controlling other smart home appliances.

Sony SRS-XB402M Smart Speaker (Rs. 24,990)

While Google and Amazon have taken a large amount of the market share, other brands are also worth consideration. One of them is Sony.

The Sony SRS-XB402M is powered by Alexa so you can have tasks done just like with Amazon speakers. As a product of Sony, users will have strong bass, a signature feature of any other devices from the company.

Retailed for Rs. 24,990, the SRS-XB402M has minimal distortion, thanks to the hybrid material is was made with.

The lights are a welcomed addition as they add a fun touch.

Google Nest Hub (Rs. 8,999)

If you prefer having a screen on your smart speaker, you can never go wrong with a Google Nest Hub.

At the price of Rs. 8,999, you will have a digital photo frame in the place of the screen when it is not in use. The ambient EQ can adjust to match the color and the lighting condition of any room.

The smart speaker supports up to six users as well as personalized settings.

Lenovo Smart Clock

Those who want a smart speaker with a small screen can consider the Lenovo Smart Clock. This is quite different from other candidates on this list as it is supposed to act as a smart clock, as the name implies.

The touchscreen measuring 4 inches can be used to control other devices, view photos, and set alarms.

Amazon Echo Show 5

If you want a screen and Alexa in one single device, the Amazon Echo Show 5 should be high on your list. The screen is measured 5.5 inches and you have access to Alexa at all times.

The virtual assistant can be assigned tasks like reminding users of the kids’ classes or bill payments.

Users have the choice to get it in either black or white color. An Amazon Echo Show 5 is retailed for Rs. 7,599.

Bose Home Speaker 300 (Rs. 26,900)

Bose is another big brand on the Indian smart speaker market. Bose Home Speaker 300 is priced at Rs. 26,900 but you can have it for Rs. 24,210 until the 5^th of January, 2020.

These speakers have plenty of bass and a compact design. The virtual assistant onboard is Amazon Alexa and you will have WiFi, Apple AirPlay 2, and Bluetooth.

You can control the speaker with the app, touch, or voice. Since the speaker has the great sounds promised by the brand Bose, the Bose Home Speaker 300 will be suitable for those who want a combination of sound quality and Alexa.

Yamaha Soundbars (Rs 21,230 And Rs 31,490)

Alexa could be found on not only smart speakers but also soundbars last year. The virtual assistant is featured on both Yamaha YAS 209 and Yamaha YAS 109 at the price of Rs 31,490 and Rs 21,230 respectively.

The 209 model has its own wireless subwoofer while the 109 has an inbuilt subwoofer. They have support for several music streaming services like Amazon Music and Spotify Connect.

boAt Stone 200A (Rs 1,999)

Echo Input is the smart speaker launched just for the Indian market; however, with that same quality and Alexa support, a better choice would be the boAt Stone 200A, which is a much more affordable offer at the price of Rs 1,999.

The smart speaker is shockproof and waterproof. Its battery is 2,000 mAh and can sustain the speaker for up to 10 hours after one single charge. It can also control smart home appliances.

Amazon Echo Studio

Amazon Echo Studio is by far the best smart speaker Amazon has ever made. With excellent audio quality, the Echo Studio will not come cheap. Its asking price is Rs. 22,999 but it is money well spent given what you will have.

The Echo Studio features five speakers with support for Dolby Atmos. To deliver the best sounds possible, it will automatically sense your space’s acoustics and adjust the playback accordingly.

With Alexa onboard, the Echo Studio is capable of playing music from several services, control smart home devices, and make calls to other Echo devices.

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