Google’s Gemini-powered Home Speaker is already on sale for 20 percent off
Google's new Gemini-powered Home Speaker is currently available at a 20 percent discount across major retailers. The device is praised for its compact design and smart home integration, though it faces mixed reviews regarding audio quality compared to competitors.
Why it matters
As smart home ecosystems evolve, price drops on new hardware indicate competitive pressure in the AI-integrated consumer electronics market.
We’re big fans of the Google Home Speaker’s design. | Photo: Jennifer Patison Tuohy / The Verge If you’re looking for a good smart speaker, the Google Home Speaker is down to around $79 ($20 off) in all four colors at Best Buy , Walmart , and Target . That’s the best price we’ve seen for the Gemini-powered speaker, which launched in June and represents Google’s first smart speaker in several years. Google Home Speaker Where to Buy: $99.99 $79 at Walmart $99.99 $79.99 at Best Buy $99.99 $79.99 at Target In her review , my colleague Jennifer Pattison Tuohy noted that Google’s new Home Speaker offers a nice balance of sound quality, size, and design. It’s smaller than the prior-gen Nest Audio , making it easy to place anywhere in your home. However, despite its small size, it produces loud, clear audio with 360-degree sound.
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