Smart speakers make a great gift for tech savvy folks who love to control all of their smart devices via voice commands. They’re also great for people who keep asking you questions; you keep telling them to “Google it,” but they never do. If either of those describes someone on your shopping list, you have a few gifting options under $100.
But which to choose? Smart speakers made by Google work better for people who have mostly Google apps, accounts, and other products, but they are adaptable to fit most gadgets; Amazon’s line of speakers is also pretty versatile. The best choice—whether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift—really comes down to personal preference.
(And if you’re reading this before the 2022 holidays: Some, but not all, of these products will ship to you by Christmas. See our breakdown of Christmas shipping deadlines here.)