Name: Home Max
Brand: Google
SKU: 141755
Rating: 4.0 (49 reviews)

Google Home Max - Pros & Cons

Dynamic range is great
it sounded great
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
Dynamics are impressively well preserved at soft and quiet volumes
the overall timbre performance remains very good
overall tonal balance at nominal
soft
and quiet volumes Midrange frequencies
Maximum volume is very good
it also performs well at soft volumes
perceived distance of the sound field is very realistic
overall sound rendering is consistent regardless of the listening level
global tonal balance is preserved
tonal balance remains impressively consistent
the Home Max is brilliant
better-promoted
smoother and more refined
Sonos sounds better in just about every respect
better dynamics and overall quality
magnetic silicone base
which keeps the speaker stable in either horizontal or vertical orientation
highs are also well represented
simplicity and elegant design
Audio Performance So the Home Max looks good and works well
the Home Max is a great sounding
in-built features and support of cast application make
excellent sound quality
fair
objective and balanced
The front has rounded corners and fabric covered speakers make
excellent bass and in-built voice-assistant features
The fabric is thin enough for the lights to show through clearly and also feels nice to the touch
mids are well balanced for clear voices amidst bass and treble
great audio quality and a beautiful design
sound profile is well-balanced
is better-built and it has a better soundstage performance
Excellent far-field performance
it has built-in Google Assistant and performs very well
Google has better controls and has an excellent performing Google Assistant built-in
It has a balanced mid-range that can reproduce voices clearly and accurately
a fairly discreet style and should fit well into most decor
wireless range is quite good as well
you can adjust its bass and treble levels
both speakers are great for voice assistant support
nice minimal design
good sound
and best of all
assistant capabilities are better than the smaller speakers in the Home family
it s a good smart speaker
the speaker ships with a free 12-month plan
the deep bass across an eclectic mix of music as well
it s a solid offering
system s voice recognition is solid
Google Assistant app is much more robust than Alexa

Toy trends change every year
requires an Android or iOS device
aggressive nature of the sound a little wearing over extended listening sessions
It doesn t really have a sweet spot
five minutes to get the speaker out of the box and playing music
find the strip on the Home Max to be inferior
the strip failed to register my taps and swipes
sound quality breaks just a little
Google Assistant smart speakers
visual design is quite boring
the Sonos One is only half the price of the Max
not the native voice platform
high-end extension is generally lacking
No pricing has been announced yet
puff
sounding a little top heavy
Home Max is not the first smart speaker to aim for better audio quality
Google speaker did sound a little scratchy at 100 per cent
stereo focus drops in and out and the sound
Too much bass for audio purists
not massive-you get a disproportionately full bass response
attach external storage or an audio source to the USB-C port
punch is slightly lacking
high-end is slightly lacking
the sound field wideness is disappointing
can't match the Home Max in terms of audio output
Max is missing is any sort of mounting points for floor stands or wall mounts
s no way to affix the speaker to a surface
The volume control is rather finicky and not intuitive a single swipe across
no email service can overcome a bad domain name
neither of which are supported by Amazon s Alexa platform
third-party Google Home speakers with integrated displays
none can charge a mobile device
exceedingly crowded and subject to interference from home appliances
There are no physical controls for track forward/track back
far-field microphones are on the left side
WeTheGeek is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation
the Google Home Max is just one block of plastic
volumes the microphones on the speaker have a hard time picking up voices
No the Google Home Max isn t spying on you
only comes with one cable and that s the power supply
the speaker had trouble picking up the hotword
Sonos sales were pretty infrequent
run cables through walls
for audio quality is a tad excessive
the retail box is top-heavy
poor sound separation
large size and heavy body
does not have a huge library
it has finally gone on sale in the UK
get the 360-degree audio of the smaller Google Home sibling
The sound fills the room
you ever overdo Google Home devices
massive and nondescript
soundstage isn't perceived as very large or directional
it also lacks a bit of detail in the upper treble
it has a mediocre soundstage
Amazon has fewer compression artifacts at max volume
the directivity is quite poor
connect to quite as many things as Alexa can
the Home occasionally misses my commands when playing music at a high volume
it means users can only toy with the treble and bass
A thrown Google Home Max could easily kill somebody
audio output
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
Max doesn t suffer from distortion like its siblings when things get louder
not sensitive enough and a bit tricky to use
Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth
The Google Home Max will work with Apple Music
It symobilizes a website link url
the lows are pretty intense
The Home Max is very much not a portable speaker
devices are about locking users into a particular ecosystem
price tag will be pretty hard for many to stomach
Google Assistant is easily triggered by my TV
lack of ability or lack of education
big
heavy
cord-powered and not particularly portable
bookshelf speaker is big and
There s also no battery
face-recognition is done only on the device
It would then show me missed messages
and commute times
Netflix is not one of them
it zoomed in a bit more on my face
You have to open the Google Assistant app on your phone

Google Home Max - Technical Overview

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Weight	5300 g Best: Philips BT2650 Weight: 0.21 g

Google - Video Reviews (9)

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Google Home Max Review: $400 Smart Speaker?

Google Home Max: Great Sound with a MASSIVE Flaw??

Google Home Max - Full Specifications

Supported formats	AAC+ FLAC MP3 OGG Vorbis WAV

Height	7.48 in
Width	13.25 in
Depth	6.08 in
Weight	186.95 oz

Docking station for mobile/Tablet	no
Radio receiver	no
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)	yes
Streaming standards	Google Cast

Colour of product	Charcoal White

USB	yes
Type of USB connector	USB
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.2
Analogue 3.5mm input (Aux)	1
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes

Battery operated	no
Electric (not USB)	yes

Google Home Max - Q&A (15)

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shea.conroy
over 2 years ago
Is the Google Home Max waterproof?
roberto
about 2 years ago
Nope, the Google Home Max is not waterproof.
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misti
over 2 years ago
Is Google Home Max portable?
robby
about 2 years ago
No, Google Home Max is not portable. It was made to be plugged into a wall and left there. It does not have a battery.
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kaitlyn_denesik
over 2 years ago
Does Google Home Max have Chromecast?
johnnie.lockman
about 2 years ago
Yes, Chromecast functionality comes built into the Google Home Max. So, you can stream your music to it easily, from any of your favorite apps and services like Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music and more.
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morris_schneider
over 2 years ago
What does Google Home Max can do?
perry
about 2 years ago
The Google Home Max can hear you from across the room. You can ask it to play music, skip tracks, adjust volume, and control smart home gadgets.
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ailene
about 2 years ago
Can the Google Home Max be used as a soundbar?
jill
about 2 years ago
Technically, yes you can use Google Home Max as a soundbar, but we wouldn't recommend it.
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garrett_nicolas
over 2 years ago
Can I watch Netflix on Google Home Max?
mack
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can watch and control Netflix on your Google Home Max using Google Assistant.
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edmundo_predovic
about 2 years ago
Is Google Home Max discontinued?
misti
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google is no longer manufacturing Google Home Max. The company has not given an official reason for discontinuing the device,
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mirian
about 2 years ago
Is Google Home Max worth having?
billi_torphy
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Google Home Max is a great smart speaker if you're looking for something that will play nice with your home stereo system and provide excellent sound quality.
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eduardo.hand
over 2 years ago
Does Google Home Max work with the iPhone?
franklyn_lowe
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can connect Google Home Max to an Android or iOS device using Bluetooth.
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marion_parisian
over 2 years ago
Does Google home max work without Wi-Fi?
ezekiel
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can use Google Home Max as a Bluetooth speaker without connecting to Wi-Fi.
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quentin
about 2 years ago
Does Google Home Max have Bluetooth?
danilo.carroll
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google Home Max come with Bluetooth feature.
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denver.osinski
about 2 years ago
Can you play Apple Music on Google Home Max?
cora_wiza
about 2 years ago
Yes, Apple Music is available on the Google Home Max. Download the Google Home app to play it.
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carylon_prosacco
over 2 years ago
Does Google Home Max have a battery?
sammy_stehr
about 2 years ago
The Google Home Max is a smart speaker that doesn't use a battery and needs to be plugged into a wall socket to work.
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elma
over 2 years ago
Does Ring Doorbell Work with Google Home Max?
britany.batz
about 2 years ago
Yes, Ring devices can be connected to Google Home Max, but there are some limitations.
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belen_nolan
over 2 years ago
How powerful is Google Home Max?
derrick
about 2 years ago
Google Home Max is so powerful that you can use it in a large house party. Google says it's 20 times more powerful than the regular Home.
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Google Home Max Google - Editorial Reviews (22)

4.1

Based on 22 reviews

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RTINGS.com

Published: 14.12.2020

Google Home Max Review

4.0

The Google Home Max is a small speaker that has built-in Google Assistant capabilities. It's voice-activated, and it can pick up your voice even if you aren't ve...

Google Home Max Google Home Max review: smart gets loud

The Verge

Published: 20.12.2017

Google Home Max review: smart gets loud

3.8

Hey Google, turn it up

Google Home Max Google Home Max review: premium sound quality at a princely price

T3

Published: 23.11.2020

Google Home Max review: premium sound quality at a princely price

Google pumps up the volume with its super-sized smart speaker

Google Home Max Google Home Max Speaker review: Powerful and well balanced

DXOMARK

Published: 05.11.2020

Google Home Max Speaker review: Powerful and well balanced

The Google Home Max speaker manages to live up to its name, thanks to its excellent maximum volume, good tonal balance, and its impressive dynamics.

Google Home Max Google Home Max review | Stuff

stuff.tv/my/

Google Home Max review | Stuff

A ready-to-party smart speaker that doesn't quite hit the notes

Google Home Max Google Home Max review: bigger and smarter sound

the Guardian

Published: 30.08.2018

Google Home Max review: bigger and smarter sound

Big new Google Assistant smart speaker finally launches in the UK with best-in-class voice control aiming to be the life and soul of the party

Google Home Max Google Home Max is the best smart speaker if you love your music loud

Mashable

Published: 07.07.2018

Google Home Max is the best smart speaker if you love your music loud

4.3

No other smart speaker comes close for bringing the bass.

Google Home Max Google Home Max Review: A Bigger (and Louder) Smart-Home Speaker

WIRED

Published: 18.12.2017

Google Home Max Review: A Bigger (and Louder) Smart-Home Speaker

4.0

This oversized speaker gives your smart home some bump.

TopTenReviews

Published: 20.01.2020

Google Home Max review

The Google Home Max is a powerful sounding smart speaker that aims at premium sound

Android Central

Published: 18.12.2017

Google Home Max review

Google's $400 speaker is pretty big, and it's pretty good. And Google itself may have made it irrelevant.

businessinsider.my

Published: 19.08.2018

Google Home Max review 6 months later: why I still love it

I first tested the Google Home Max, Google's $400 smart speaker, back in January. More than six months later, I still highly recommend the device. Here's what I still love about it, and what's started to bother me.

wareable.com

Published: 30.08.2018

Google Home Max review

4.0

Until recently, the smart speaker war has been fought on features; Google’s Home speakers and Amazon’s Echos have continued to one-up each other in a prolif...

TechCrunch

Published: 22.12.2017

Google Home Max review

The Max sounds good. But is it $399 good? On the whole, it’s a solid offering. It isn’t a flashy speaker from a design perspective, but the audio is loud and clear, and the bass bumps like a mofo.

finder.com.au

Published: 20.08.2018

Google Home Max review: Maximum sound | Finder

The Google Home Max brings home sound fidelity and a whole lot of volume.

Google Home Max Google Home Max review: Capable but costly

Alphr

Published: 10.09.2018

Google Home Max review: Capable but costly

4.0

The Google Home Max lives up to its name in many ways. As anyone who has ever been seduced by zero-calorie caffeine hit of a Pepsi Max should know that the word