The Google Home Mini vs Echo Dot may seem relatively similar, but there are a few key differences you should keep in mind.
It can be difficult to decide between the Google Home Mini and the Amazon Echo Dot if you’re in the market for a miniature smart speaker to place on your kitchen counter, desk or elsewhere in your home. Your dilemma is understandable! You may wish to take a closer look at the differences between these two technologies even though they are relatively similar. Here’s what we think.
Google Home Mini vs Echo Dot Price
When deciding between two similar products, price is one of the most important factors to consider. There are no significant price differences between Google Home Mini and Echo Dot. Echo Dot is available for $29.99 from Amazon. There is a $29.50 price tag on Google’s Google Home Mini.
Setup
It is relatively easy to set up each device. Connect the Google Home Mini to your WiFi network by plugging it in, downloading the Google Home app, and then following the on-screen instructions within the app. The Echo Dot’s setup is similar to that for the Echo, starting with downloading the Alexa app and clicking on the “+” button on the Devices tab. You can also learn how to use Google Home with this cheat sheet.
Specs
Considering size, the Echo Dot is only a tad taller than the Google Home Mini. 6.1 ounces and 3.86 inches x 1.65 inches are the measurements of the Google Home Mini. A total of 10.6 ounces and 3.9 inches are the dimensions and weight of the Echo Dot.
A hockey puck-shaped Echo Dot with fabric-covered sides and a button on top is compared with a puck-shaped Google Home Mini enclosing its touch-sensitive controls beneath fabric. In addition to charcoal, heather gray and sandstone, the Echo Dot is available in white as well. Besides chalk, charcoal, aqua, and coral, the Google Home Mini is available in other colors as well.
Unless you use a third-party battery dock, both home automation devices need to be powered all the time. While Echo Dots use barrel connectors to connect to their power supplies, Google Home Minis use USB connectors.
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Connectivity
Due to the fact that it has been around for much longer than the Google Home Mini, the Echo Dot has more features to enjoy. There are many excellent features on this device, including calling features, routines, whisper mode, Blueprints (that allow you to create your own Alexa skills), and many more that distinguish it from the competition. In addition to connecting and operating many smart home products, both devices support Philips Hue lighting, smart locks, and Nest Learning Thermostats. In addition to accessing “skills,” both devices can also access “actions,” which offer features like reservation booking, recipes, and weather forecasts. The Google Assistant has an advantage over Google’s search technology in finding information from the web.
Digital ecosystems within your home are extremely important. What are your thoughts on the Amazon Fire TV or the Google Chromecast? You can connect your Apple Music account to Alexa if you’re an Apple fan.
Sound Quality
With a 1.57-inch (40mm) driver, the Google Home Mini has 360-degree sound. Echo Dot’s third generation offers its largest driver ever, producing 70 percent better sound than its predecessor’s 1.6-inch speaker. Echo Dot has a slightly richer, deeper sound than Google Home Mini, so it comes out ahead when it comes to sound quality. Louder audio and punchier bass are delivered by the Google Home Mini.
Ease of Use
When you speak clearly and do not have a lot of background noise, both devices do well at picking up voice commands. As far as design goes, the Echo Dot has a status LED, physical volume controls, mic muting, and Alexa activated buttons on top of the device, making it a more appealing home automation device than the Google Home Mini. The Mini has a rear switch for muting the microphone and subtle touch-sensitive volume controls.
