Elsewhere, some smart speakers prioritize audio quality over features. To find the best options, we tested top models like the Echo, Nest, HomePod and Sonos Era, running on Google Assistant ...

Of course, we have plenty of other picks on the page, for smart speakers that work with Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri — or some combination of them. We've tested them all in our homes ...

But one thing unites every speaker in our guide: they each feature microphones for detecting your voice and drivers for delivering the answers. Whether you prefer to heckle Alexa, shout at Siri or ...