Short answer: the Denon Home 350 for better sound quality, the Google Home Speaker for the lower price. The Denon Home 350 ranks #9 of 10 powered desktop speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $749. The Google Home Speaker ranks #13, rated 3.0/5, at $99.99, $649.01 cheaper.
Why pick the Denon Home 350: A large Wi-Fi smart speaker that plays loud, with lossless streaming, built in Alexa that hears you well, and app tone controls. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Google Home Speaker lacks. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Google Home Speaker. Watch for: RTINGS measured a slightly boomy sound profile out of the box and disappointing directivity, so the sound changes noticeably off to the side of the cabinet, plus compression artifacts as it nears max volume.
Why pick the Google Home Speaker: A compact Gemini smart speaker that doubles as a smart home hub with a Thread border router and Matter support. The catch: This is Google’s current speaker, and reviewers agree it is a downgrade in sound from the discontinued Google Nest Audio it replaces: SoundGuys measured its acoustic hardware directly against the Google Nest Audio and found a single 58mm full-range driver against the Google Nest Audio’s 75mm woofer plus dedicated 19mm tweeter, calling it ‘half the audio hardware for the same sticker price.’
Buy the Denon Home 350 if sound quality is the priority over the price, or the Google Home Speaker if the price is the priority over sound quality.
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A large Wi-Fi smart speaker that plays loud, with lossless streaming, built in Alexa that hears you well, and app tone controls.
A compact Gemini smart speaker that doubles as a smart home hub with a Thread border router and Matter support.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Denon Home 350 | Google Home Speaker | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $749.00 each | $99.99 each |
| Ranked | #9 of 10 in Large Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #13 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (HEOS multi-room, stereo pair with a second Home 350) | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Chromecast built-in) |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | USB-C (30W adapter, power only, no USB Audio) |
| Stereo | Yes | No |
| Weight | 14.8 lbs (6.7 kg) | 0.9 lbs (396 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4/5GHz) | Yes (Wi-Fi 6, dual-band) |
| App | Yes (HEOS) | Yes (Google Home) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes (far-field) | Yes (3 far-field mics, hardware mute switch) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble sliders) | Yes (Bass/Treble, via Google Home app) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | No | No (two units pair only through a Google TV Streamer, not with each other directly) |
| Drivers | 2x 0.75-inch tweeters, 2x 2-inch midrange drivers, 2x 6.5-inch woofers | 58mm full-range driver |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, 3.5mm aux | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Dimensions | 15” x 9.1” x 7.1” (380 x 230 x 180 mm) | 3.4” x 4.2” x 4.2” (86.6 x 107 x 107 mm) (H x diameter) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant / Gemini for Home |
| Streaming Services | HEOS app streaming (Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, TuneIn), AirPlay 2, Roon | Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect |
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