We like the Pixel Buds Pro for its powerful bass and super comfortable design. The wireless charging case makes recharging in a snap, and you’ll get 7 hours of continuous playtime even with noise cancellation enabled. A single 11mm dynamic driver inside each Pixel Buds Pro delivers a surprisingly powerful soundstage, thanks in large part to Google’s excellent digital signal processing and noise cancellation. The buds also plug into the Google Assistant, so you can shout “Hey Google” and call out songs, timers, or whatever else you need.
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Google Nest Audio speakers are already affordable (Recommend 8/10 WIRED) down to just $50. It’s a good deal on one of our favorite smart speakers, especially if you want the Google Assistant to control your smart home. For this price you can get buy one get one free, pair them together and really raise the tone. Read ours Best smart speaker instructions for more information.
If you’re just getting started in the smart home world, the smaller Nest Mini (7/10, WIRED Reviews) is also on sale and creates a slightly cheaper way to test the waters. This can be wall mounted. If your primary use is to play music, it will work fine, but the Nest Audio will serve you much better. This compact speaker is best suited for areas of your home where the Google Assistant might not be able to hear you, like the garage, so you can have it turn on the lights when you walk in. Read ours Google Assistant’s Best Speakers instructions for more details.
Nest Hub Max (8/10, WIRED Recommend) is Google’s largest smart display and the only one with a camera. That means you can use it for video calls on Google Meet or Zoom. There is a physical switch that can cut off power to the microphone and camera for privacy. You can follow recipes or watch Netflix on this 10-inch screen and see visual responses to your queries with the Google Assistant. If you have a compatible smart doorbell or security camera, you can also view the video feed.
This smaller smart display doesn’t have a camera but is capable of tracking your sleep, which could come in handy if you want to track this data without having to wear a wearable.
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