We got both so we could do a side by side comparison.

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  • Alexa can hear you much better when music is playing, especially loudly
  • They are around tied for hearing you when you are far away and no music is playing.
  • Google has better speakers, base is thumpier and generally sounds a lot less tinny.
  • Google understands what you’re trying to do better.
  • Google’s voice synthesis is far better, it can be hard to understand Alexa often.
  • Saying “Alexa” is more pleasant, but the wake word will probably change for Google

Questions

  • Would buying a little Google home listener thing and putting it somewhere closer help with hearing?