10 Best Smart Speakers in the Philippines 2024 | Amazon, Google, and More

Google starts the lineup and leads on our list with the Nest Hub Max Smart Speaker! It has a voice-activated speaker, far-field microphones, and voice match technology that allows it to pick up registered voices and accept commands. The touchscreen is also designed to navigate apps and display multimedia footage from a connected security camera.

Of course, you can also connect it with other smart home devices such as smart appliances and usual tech gadgets for optimal usage. The sound quality is crystal-clear and crisp with two tweeters and a woofer - perfect for either a room or home-wide ambient music and cinematic audio effects while watching movies!

Amazon's Echo Dot is the best smart speaker if multifunctionality matters to you. It can work as a speaker, phone, timer, information hub, and even as a control center for adjusting the settings of all your smart devices. Priced below Php 5,000, this device is also one of the most affordable smart speakers out there.

Compared to its previous generation, the 4th Gen version allows you to choose a model with a clock feature. That coupled with its alarm function, Amazon's Echo Dot 4th Gen makes a great nightstand companion. Choosing between two color designs allows you to match your smart speaker with your room's interior or according to your personal aesthetic.

Elevate your smart home experience with the Google Nest Mini, an evolution from the Home Mini. While maintaining its sleek design, this compact device boasts significant upgrades. Featuring microphones with ultrasound sensing, it intuitively lights up touch controls for easy manual adjustments to power and volume.

You can also effortlessly connect to smart devices via Bluetooth and access Google Assistant through Wi-Fi for hands-free control. The Nest Mini stands out with its space-saving design and durable fabric sourced from recycled plastics. Buyers love its seamless integration with Google-enabled devices, making it an essential addition to any smart home setup.

When it comes to sound quality, you can never go wrong by going for reputable audio manufacturers such as Marshall. Amazon's Alexa powers the Uxbridge Voice speaker, so you can play music, ask questions, and manage your other devices through voice command, with no extra steps needed.

Like most of their products, the Uxbridge Voice also sports the leading brand's iconic amp design for that classical look. Though its settings can be adjusted through voice commands, you can also opt to fine-tune its sound manually, with its gold-accented buttons on the top panel.

Xiaomi's Mi Smart Speaker is an excellent option if you live in a tiny home and don't have that much space dedicated to a stereo system since it's small yet powerful. Though it comes in a compact and minimalist design, no one should underestimate its performance as it comes with 12W speakers and 2 built-in far-field microphones for better voice detection.

To operate this smart speaker, simply connect it to the Internet and finish its set-up through the Google Home App. From there, you can manage the device's settings, from speaker volume to noise sensitivity. As mentioned earlier, this smart speaker comes with 2 microphones ideal for sending and picking up calls anytime and anywhere, as long as you are within the device's range.

This smart speaker from Amazon is perfect for kids and for those who are kids at heart. This version of their bestselling Echo Dot speaker is available in two animal-inspired designs, panda and tiger. It also includes a subscription to Amazon Kids+ for a year, free of charge. 

Performance-wise, a  difference between the kid's version and the regular one is that the latter has a slightly more powerful speaker for improved sound quality. Still, when it comes to affordability and smart integration, the Amazon Echo Dot Kid's Version can come at par.

Sonos may be a new brand to many Filipinos; however, it has been internationally recognized for its premium quality. This smart speaker, in particular, highlights producing rich sound when playing podcasts or music. It can be powered by either Alexa or Google Assistant, so you can set up voice commands to operate smart lights and devices.

You can also pair it with another Sonos One Gen 2 and experience detailed sound via its stereo separation technique. Plus, it includes a touch control for turning the device on or off and adjusting volumes, a fast processor, and a large memory. It is humid-resistant, too, so you can place it in the bathroom and sing along in the shower!

Need prompt answers to your questions or assignments? The JBL speaker's far-field voice recognition and Google Assistant can help you search the Internet in a breeze and read the gathered data for you! With it, you can also answer calls hands-free and hassle-free!

More than that, you can experience Google Home by simply setting up connections to smart devices through its built-in Bluetooth. Meanwhile, Chromecast lets you enjoy multi-tasking, like streaming Spotify or listening to an audiobook while preparing dinner.

Looking for a powerful speaker to add to your gaming setup? If yes, then this one from XDOBO might be for you. With a 50W power output, Bluetooth 5.0 capability, built-in subwoofers, and surround sound technology, it lets you experience a more immersive gaming experience!

Aside from that, this smart speaker also boasts a 66000mAh battery capacity, which can run for up to 12 hours before it requires to be plugged in. Also, it's IPX5 waterproof, meaning it can withstand low-pressure water sprays or light to moderate rains. This feature is beneficial, especially when playing music at pool parties or any outdoor parties.

Need a smart speaker that you can bring with you at all times? Then this portable speaker from Tronsmart is worth checking out! The T6 Mini promises room-filling sounds and heavy bass, so you can appreciate audio and videos better. To activate Siri or Google Assistant, simply hold the button on top of the speakers for five seconds.

In terms of battery life, this device has a 24-hour playtime before reaching 0%. With this battery capacity, you can play more than 500 songs in one go! This, of course, is only possible if the volume is set at 50 percent. Blasting music at full volume might drain its battery quicker.