Is it a perfect replacement for Amazon's tiny speaker? Not quite: You can't plug in a wired set of speakers, so you'll have to stream to a Chromecast-enabled speaker (whether through an adapter or built-in) if you want music. You might also prefer the Echo Dot's approach to on-device playback controls. The Home Mini is certainly more fashionable, though, and it's the only real game in town if you want an always-on Google Assistant gadget at a low price.

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