The buyer question · week of Nov 2 – 8

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The top 20 products brands right now.

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Current race ?

This week ?

Apple HomePod 2nd Generation holds #1.

#1 in 2 of the last 16 weeks

1 debut1 back2 out

All 23 moves ↓

Tap a card for each AI’s place and the monthly check.

#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekHomePod 2nd GenerationAppleAlso #5 Speakers & AudioLast week #1 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemini#9
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#7

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6187 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Press1/10outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Press · 10 publications

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    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple HomePod 2nd Generation
  2. #2same place as last weekEra 300SonosAlso #9 Speakers & AudioLast week #2 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#3
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#15
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#11
    6. Perplexity#8

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.76,701 ratings · Jul 2026
    • Press1/6outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Press · 6 publications
    • ZDNETMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Mixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Sonos Rules Dolby Atmos | Sonos Era 300 Review With Arc, SubYouTube: Digital Trends · 814K views · Aug 2023

    4 TikTok clips · 67.4K views

    41.7K16.1K6.9K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Era 300
  3. #3same place as last weekEra 100SonosAlso #15 Speakers & AudioLast week #3 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemini#16
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#12
    6. Perplexity#9

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.527,535 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press4/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Oct 2026
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    Press · 4 publications
    • Popular ScienceRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • EngadgetRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Sonos Era 100 Review - 6 Months LaterYouTube: 6 Months Later · 276K views · Aug 2024

    6 TikTok clips · 301K views

    177K72.5K25.7K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Era 100
  4. #4same place as last weekHomePod miniAppleLast week #4 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemini#10
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.611,966 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press0/3outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • Good HousekeepingMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tech AdvisorMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Apple HomePod Mini review: Apple's small speaker delivers big soundYouTube: CNET · 233K views · Nov 2020
    Search Google for Apple HomePod mini
  5. #5up 5 places since last weekEcho Studio (2025)AmazonLast week #10 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#4

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.772 ratings · Aug 2026

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Why I say you can WAIT: 2025 Amazon Echo Studio reviewYouTube: Erin Lawrence · 13.6K views · Dec 2025
    Search Google for Amazon Echo Studio (2025)
  6. #6down 1 place since last weekNest AudioGoogleLast week #5 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#11
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#25

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.45,053 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Oct 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press1/7outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 7 publications
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The New York TimesMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android PoliceMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android AuthorityMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Google Nest Audio | Setup & Review | Best smart speaker for music?YouTube: Tech Spurt · 483K views · Oct 2020
    Search Google for Google Nest Audio
  7. #7up 1 place since last weekMove 2SonosAlso #7 Speakers & Audio · #8 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #8 · 14 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#14
    2. Claude#17
    3. Gemini#18
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#13
    6. Perplexity#11

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.59,626 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press1/6outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • RTINGS.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The GuardianMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ZDNETMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Mixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Sonos Move 2 Review - 6 Months LaterYouTube: 6 Months Later · 141K views · Apr 2024

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Move 2
  8. #8down 2 places since last weekEcho PopAmazonMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #6 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemini#2
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.83,543 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 4 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/6outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    4 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Getting Started With the Amazon Echo Pop Smart SpeakerYouTube: Tech With Brett · 250K views · Sep 2023
    Search Google for Amazon Echo Pop
  9. #9same place as last weekAuthentics 500JBLMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #9 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#9
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#26
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#17
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.7473 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press5/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • GizmodoRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • 9to5GoogleRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    JBL Authentics 500 - This Smart Speaker BLEW ME AWAY!YouTube: Flossy Carter · 164K views · Jul 2024
    Search Google for JBL Authentics 500
  10. #10down 3 places since last weekEcho Dot (5th Gen)Amazonnot checkedLast week #7 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#4
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Amazon Echo Dot (5th Gen)
  11. #11up 1 place since last weekEcho 5th GenAmazonnot checkedLast week #12 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#3
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Amazon Echo 5th Gen
  12. #12up 2 places since last weekEcho Show 5 (3rd Gen)Amazonnot checkedLast week #14 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#10
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Amazon Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)
  13. #13down 2 places since last weekNest Hub MaxGoogleLast week #11 · 9 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#12
    3. Gemini#14
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#24

    named by 3/6

    The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.45,371 ratings · Jun 2026
    • Press4/10outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 10 publications

    Publication details not saved for this check

    Search Google for Google Nest Hub Max
  14. #14up 3 places since last weekAuthentics 300JBLMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #17 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#23
    3. Gemini#25
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#18
    6. Perplexity#14

    named by 4/6

    The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.7568 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Jul 2026
    • Press5/8outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 8 publications
    • PCWorldRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android AuthorityRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Popular ScienceRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • The VergeMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Digital TrendsRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for JBL Authentics 300
  15. #15up 5 places since last weekRoam 2SonosAlso #6 Best Bluetooth Speakers · #8 Speakers & AudioLast week #20 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#15
    2. Claude#16
    3. Gemini#19
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#14
    6. Perplexity#12

    named by 5/6

    The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.29,424 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/7outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 7 publications
    • The GuardianMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Roam 2
  16. #16up 2 places since last weekEcho Dot MaxAmazonLast week #18 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#2

    named by 1/6

    The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6136 ratings · Oct 2026
    Search Google for Amazon Echo Dot Max
  17. #17down 4 places since last weekPortable Smart SpeakerBoseLast week #13 · 6 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#22
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#16

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.32,593 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.3/5read from 4 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Bose Portable Smart Speaker
  18. #18down 2 places since last weekEcho Show 8 (3rd Gen)AmazonMonthly check: Passes the checkLast week #16 · 15 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#9
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#4
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.6269 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press4/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • PCWorldRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Search Google for Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)
  19. #19up 9 places since last weekHomePod mini (2nd Gen)AppleRe-entrynot checkedLast week #28 · 7 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#6

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Apple HomePod mini (2nd Gen)
  20. #20up 3 places since last weekEcho Show 8 (4th Gen)AmazonDebutnot checkedLast week #23 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#25
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Not in the October 2026 check ?

    Search Google for Amazon Echo Show 8 (4th Gen)

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

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  1. #21Nest Audio (2nd Gen)Google · last wk #26 9 wks in top 20
  2. #22Nest Mini (2nd Gen)Google · last wk #19 13 wks in top 20
  3. #23Nest Mini (3rd Gen)Google · last wk #21 2 wks in top 20
  4. #24Echo (4th Gen)Amazon · last wk #15 10 wks in top 20
  5. #25Echo Dot (6th Generation)Amazon · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  6. #26Home Speaker (2026)Google · last wk #22 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27Nest Hub 2nd GenGoogle · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Echo Studio 2nd GenAmazon · last wk #31 10 wks in top 20
  9. #29Echo Studio (3rd Gen)Amazon · last wk #29 6 wks in top 20
  10. #30Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)Amazon · last wk #24 10 wks in top 20
  11. #31Echo Dot (6th Gen)Amazon · last wk #25 14 wks in top 20
  12. #32Echo StudioAmazon · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Echo Show 11 (2025)Amazon · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Echo Show 15 (2nd Gen)Amazon · last wk #34 4 wks in top 20
  15. #35Echo Spot (2024)Amazon · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Smart Speaker 500Bose · last wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37PlaySonos · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Echo Dot Max (2025)Amazon · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Authentics 200JBL · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40HomePod (3rd Gen)Apple · last wk #41 5 wks in top 20
  21. #41Echo Dot (Newest Gen)Amazon · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Echo Studio (2nd Gen, 2025)Amazon · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Nest Hub (3rd Gen)Google · last wk #48 1 wk in top 20
  24. #44Echo Show 11Amazon · last wk #38 1 wk in top 20
  25. #45Smart Ultra SoundbarBose · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46Google Home SpeakerGoogle · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Portable Smart Speaker (2nd Generation)Bose · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48One (Gen 2)Sonos · last wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49Echo Pop (2nd Gen)Amazon · last wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Echo Show 15Amazon · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51WiiM SoundWiiM · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Era 300 SpeakerSonos · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Era 100 (2nd Gen)Sonos · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54Acton IIIMarshall · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Stanmore IIIMarshall · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Echo Dot (2026)Amazon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57Echo Studio (2025, 2nd Gen)Amazon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58Echo (6th Generation)Amazon · last wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Home Speaker 300Bose · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Authentics 500 (Best Overall)JBL · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Echo Studio with Home CameraAmazon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62Nest Audio (2021)Google · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Home Speaker (Gemini Edition)Google · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Echo Show 10 (4th Generation)Amazon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65HomePod (2nd Generation) (Best for Apple/Siri Users)Apple · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Play (2026)Sonos · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Echo Show 10 (4th Gen)Amazon · last wk #64 3 wks in top 20
  48. #68Echo (2025, 4th Gen)Amazon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69Home Speaker / Nest Audio (Best for Google Ecosystem)Google · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70Echo (6th Gen)Amazon · last wk #67 1 wk in top 20
  51. #71Portable Smart Speaker 2Bose · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Echo Dot (5th Gen) (Best Budget / Compact)Amazon · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73Echo Studio Smart SpeakerAmazon · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Smart Ultra SpeakerBose · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Megablast (2nd Gen)Ultimate Ears · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Smart Speaker (3rd Generation)Bose · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Amazon Echo Auto (2nd Generation)Amazon · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Authentics 300 (2nd generation)JBL · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Move 2 (3rd Gen)Sonos · last wk #76 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Echo Dot Max (2nd generation)Amazon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Link Portable (2nd Gen)JBL · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Era 300 (2nd Gen)Sonos · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Smart Clock (2nd Generation)Lenovo · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Home 350Denon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Woburn IIIMarshall · last wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86HomePod Mini (3rd Gen)Apple · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Echo Show 15 (2025)Amazon · last wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Smart Speaker 900 (2nd Gen)Bose · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Era 100 SLSonos · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Authentics 500 (2026)JBL · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Home Speaker 500Bose · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Sonos Roam 2Sonos · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Sonos Move 2Sonos · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Link Portable 2 (2026)JBL · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Echo Show 8 (2025)Amazon · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Roam 3Sonos · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Move 3Sonos · last wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Megablast (2026)Ultimate Ears · last wk #97 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Home 150Denon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Beosound A5Bang & Olufsen · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

Amazon holds #1.

#1 in 16 of the last 16 weeks

1 debut1 out

All 16 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekAmazonModels here: #5 Echo Studio (2025) · #8 Echo Pop · +36Last week #1 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Amazon products here ?

    38 products in the top 100 · 8 in the top 20

    1. #5 Echo Studio (2025)Buyers’ rating 4.7 · 72 ratings · Aug 2026
    2. #8 Echo PopPasses the check: buyers 4.8★
    3. #10 Echo Dot (5th Gen)not checked
    4. #11 Echo 5th Gennot checked
    5. #12 Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)not checked

    Where Amazon is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Amazon smart speakers
  2. #2same place as last weekAppleModels here: #1 HomePod 2nd Generation · #4 HomePod mini · +4Last week #2 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Apple products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #1 HomePod 2nd GenerationBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 187 ratings · Aug 2026
    2. #4 HomePod miniBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 12K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #19 HomePod mini (2nd Gen)not checked
    4. #40 HomePod (3rd Gen)below the top 20
    5. #65 HomePod (2nd Generation) (Best for Apple/Siri Users)below the top 20

    Where Apple is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Apple smart speakers
  3. #3up 1 place since last weekGoogleModels here: #6 Nest Audio · #13 Nest Hub Max · +10Last week #4 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Google products here ?

    12 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #6 Nest AudioBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 5.1K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #13 Nest Hub MaxBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 5.4K ratings · Jun 2026
    3. #21 Nest Audio (2nd Gen)below the top 20
    4. #22 Nest Mini (2nd Gen)below the top 20
    5. #23 Nest Mini (3rd Gen)below the top 20

    Where Google is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Google smart speakers
  4. #4down 1 place since last weekSonosModels here: #2 Era 300 · #3 Era 100 · +14Last week #3 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Sonos products here ?

    16 products in the top 100 · 4 in the top 20

    1. #2 Era 300Buyers’ rating 4.7 · 6.7K ratings · Jul 2026
    2. #3 Era 100Buyers’ rating 4.5 · 27.5K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #7 Move 2Buyers’ rating 4.5 · 9.6K ratings · Oct 2026
    4. #15 Roam 2Buyers’ rating 4.2 · 9.4K ratings · Aug 2026
    5. #37 Playbelow the top 20

    Where Sonos is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Sonos smart speakers
  5. #5same place as last weekBoseModels here: #17 Portable Smart Speaker · #36 Smart Speaker 500 · +8Last week #5 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Bose products here ?

    10 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #17 Portable Smart SpeakerBuyers’ rating 4.3 · 2.6K ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #36 Smart Speaker 500below the top 20
    3. #45 Smart Ultra Soundbarbelow the top 20
    4. #47 Portable Smart Speaker (2nd Generation)below the top 20
    5. #59 Home Speaker 300below the top 20

    Where Bose is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Bose smart speakers
  6. #6same place as last weekJBLMonthly check: Passes the checkModels here: #9 Authentics 500 · #14 Authentics 300 · +6Last week #6 · 16 weeks in top 20

    JBL products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20 · all 2 checked pass the check

    1. #9 Authentics 500Passes the check: buyers 4.7★ · press 5/5
    2. #14 Authentics 300Passes the check: buyers 4.7★ · press 5/8
    3. #39 Authentics 200below the top 20
    4. #60 Authentics 500 (Best Overall)below the top 20
    5. #78 Authentics 300 (2nd generation)below the top 20

    Where JBL is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for JBL smart speakers
  7. #7same place as last weekMarshallModels here: #54 Acton III · #55 Stanmore III · +1Last week #7 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Marshall products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #54 Acton IIIbelow the top 20
    2. #55 Stanmore IIIbelow the top 20
    3. #85 Woburn IIIbelow the top 20

    Where Marshall is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Marshall smart speakers
  8. #8same place as last weekUltimate EarsModels here: #75 Megablast (2nd Gen) · #98 Megablast (2026)Last week #8 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Ultimate Ears products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #75 Megablast (2nd Gen)below the top 20
    2. #98 Megablast (2026)below the top 20

    Where Ultimate Ears is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Ultimate Ears smart speakers
  9. #9same place as last weekBang & OlufsenModels here: #100 Beosound A5Last week #9 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Bang & Olufsen products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #100 Beosound A5below the top 20

    Where Bang & Olufsen is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Bang & Olufsen smart speakers
  10. #10same place as last weekLenovoModels here: #83 Smart Clock (2nd Generation)Last week #10 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Lenovo products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #83 Smart Clock (2nd Generation)below the top 20

    Where Lenovo is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Lenovo smart speakers
  11. #11up 1 place since last weekWiiMModels here: #51 WiiM SoundLast week #12 · 2 weeks in top 20

    WiiM products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #51 WiiM Soundbelow the top 20
    Search Google for WiiM smart speakers
  12. #12up 1 place since last weekDenonModels here: #84 Home 350 · #99 Home 150Last week #13 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Denon products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #84 Home 350below the top 20
    2. #99 Home 150below the top 20

    Where Denon is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Denon smart speakers
  13. #13down 2 places since last weekHarmanAlso #12 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #11 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#21
    3. Gemini#27
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    Where Harman is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Harman smart speakers
  14. #14same place as last weekSonyAlso #1 Headphones · #1 Best Vlogging Cameras · +4Last week #14 · 13 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#28
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    Where Sony is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Sony smart speakers
  15. #15up 4 places since last weekXiaomiAlso #4 Smartphones · #4 Best Camera Phones · +4Last week #19 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#21
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemini#30
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    Where Xiaomi is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Xiaomi smart speakers
  16. #16up 1 place since last weekYamahaAlso #8 Best SoundbarsLast week #17 · 8 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    Where Yamaha is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Yamaha smart speakers
  17. #17up 1 place since last weekRokuAlso #8 Best OLED TVs · #8 Best TVs for Gaming · +3Last week #18 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    Where Roku is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Roku smart speakers
  18. #18down 3 places since last weekDevialetAlso #18 Best SoundbarsLast week #15 · 12 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#23
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    Where Devialet is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Devialet smart speakers
  19. #19new this weekB&ODebutAlso #14 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week : not in the top 100 · 1 week in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#22

    named by 1/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    Where B&O is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for B&O smart speakers
  20. #20same place as last weekSamsungAlso #1 All brands · #1 Electronics · +4Last week #20 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claudenot named
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 0/6

    Where each AI put its first product. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    Where Samsung is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Samsung smart speakers

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Bluesound was #16, now #25 4 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–27Hide places 21–27
  1. #21Ankerlast wk #21 0 wks in top 20
  2. #22Libratonelast wk #23 0 wks in top 20
  3. #23Audiolast wk #25 2 wks in top 20
  4. #24LGlast wk #24 13 wks in top 20
  5. #25Bluesoundlast wk #16 4 wks in top 20
  6. #26IKEAlast wk #22 11 wks in top 20
  7. #27Polklast wk #28 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, in its own answer this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1HomePod 2nd Generation22974/6
#2Era 3003, well above the others3, well above the others15, well below the others11, well below the others85/6
#3Era 1007716, well below the others12, well below the others95/6
#4HomePod mini8102/6
#5Echo Studio (2025)142/6
#6Nest Audio5, well above the others1125, well below the others3/6
#7Move 214171813115/6
#8Echo Pop15, well below the others2, well above the others2/6
#9Authentics 5009, well above the others26, well below the others17134/6
#10Echo Dot (5th Gen)41/6

Further down: Gemini and Grok’s #1 Echo Dot (6th Generation) (#25 on this chart)Perplexity’s #1 Echo Dot (2026) (#56 on this chart)Claude’s #1 Echo Studio (2025, 2nd Gen) (#57 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands: where it put the brand’s highest-placed product this week. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named this week.well above the other AIs well below not named this week ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Amazon111115/6
#2Apple2, well above the others2, well above the others9, well below the others9, well below the others65/6
#3Google4511655/6
#4Sonos3, well above the others3, well above the others15, well below the others11, well below the others85/6
#5Bose8, well above the others19, well below the others20, well below the others15165/6
#6JBL9, well above the others23, well below the others25, well below the others1713, well above the others5/6
#7Marshall18, well above the others26, well below the others23214/6
#8Ultimate Ears30272819, well above the others4/6
#9Bang & Olufsen25202/6
#10Lenovo23222/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people agree with AI.

15 of the top 20 checked · No product in the top 20 fails the check, and none sits much lower with people than with the AI.

  1. JBL Authentics 500Passes the checkAI saysChart place#9named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/5473 ratingsPress5 of 5outlets recommend it
  2. JBL Authentics 300Passes the checkAI saysChart place#14named by 4 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/5568 ratingsPress5 of 8outlets recommend it
  3. Amazon Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)Passes the checkAI saysChart place#18named by 2 of 6People sayBuyers4.6/5269 ratingsPress4 of 5outlets recommend it

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

57 review videos · one shown per product

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The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 111 AI answers over 19 weeks from 6 assistants

From people

  • Buyer ratings164,983
  • Review videos98
  • Owner threads99
  • Press outlets34
  • Recall checks34

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Smart Speakers”, and for how long?

    Apple HomePod 2nd Generation is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 2 of the last 16 weeks. Amazon is the #1 brand, #1 for 16 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    4 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Sonos Era 300; it is #2 now. Among brands, 4 new names joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    15 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place none much lower than the AI does. 4 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

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