Google is one of the leading names in the rapidly expanding world of smart home assistants. With their new release, the Google Home Max, they hope to take their game even further. This review will analyze whether or not the Google Home Max White can surpass previous generation model: the Nest.
Design and Build Quality
The Google Home Max White is a large, rectangular device measuring 13.2 x 7.4 x 6.0 inches and weighing an impressive 11.68 lbs. The device’s fabric grille gives it a stylish, modern appearance, while its build quality feels sturdy and well-made.
Audio Quality
The Google Home Max White boasts a powerful speaker system that produces superior sound quality. It has two 4.5-inch high excursion woofers for deep bass, as well as two 0.7-inch tweeters for clear and crisp highs. Plus, this device also has Smart Sound technology built-in which adjusts the output according to the room it’s placed in.
Voice Control
Like all Google Assistant devices, the Google Home Max White can be controlled with voice commands. It features far-field voice recognition so it can pick up your voice even when music is playing loudly. Plus, its top touch controls let you pause, play, and skip tracks with ease.
Connectivity
The Google Home Max White can connect to your home Wi-Fi network and be controlled using the Google Home app. It also features Bluetooth connectivity, which lets you stream music from your phone or tablet.
Smart Home Integration
The Google Home Max White can be integrated with a range of smart home devices, such as lights, thermostats and security cameras. It may even be used to control your TV if you have a Chromecast device attached.
Price
The Google Home Max White is one of the more expensive smart home assistants on the market, retailing at around $399. While it may be more costly than its cheaper counterpart, the Google Nest, it does provide superior sound quality and more features.
Final Verdict
In conclusion, the Google Home Max White is an outstanding smart home assistant that offers superior sound quality and features at a higher cost than its cheaper counterpart, the Google Nest. However, for those on a budget, the latter still provides great value for money with its cheaper option.
