When it comes to tiny smart speakers for your home, two products come to mind: the Amazon Echo Dot and Google Mini. The one that’s better for your situation depends a lot on the other devices in your home. Here’s a look at how both speakers stack up and why one is the best choice for most people. Amazon Echo Dot All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Sandstone All-new Echo Dot (3rd Gen) - Smart speaker with Alexa - Sandstone Buy Now At Amazon $29.99 Back in September 2018, Amazon introduced the third-generation Echo Dot.