If you’re on the hunt for a Google Assistant speaker, it’s tempting to first turn to Google’s line of Home devices. Google is in the Google Assistant and Google Home names, so why not just turn to the company behind the software to buy your hardware?

As tempting as that may be, you might want to look at some third-party options instead. They all feature Google Assistant, but they go about the speaker design and sound in very different ways — some are smaller and portable, others are larger and booming.

The bottom line is that there’s plenty of variety if you opt for a third-party Google Assistant speaker. Here are some of the better ones we found.

Best third-party Google Assistant speakers:

Editor’s note: We’ll be updating this list of the best Google Assistant speakers regularly as new ones launch.

1. Polk Assist

The Polk Assist is a great Google Assistant speaker. It supports Bluetooth and has Chromecast built-in. It also has playback buttons on top as well as the option to mute the microphone if you’re worried about privacy.

The speaker produces crisp sound, even at higher volume levels. It looks nice as well (definitely better than the Google Home) but it isn’t the sleekest looking speaker on this list in my opinion.

It’s not the cheapest either, although it won’t break the bank. The Polk Assist is well worth the asking price — get it via the button below.

2. Bose Portable Home Speaker

As you can tell by its name, this Google Assistant speaker from Bose is portable, allowing you to move it around the house with ease and take it with you on the road. It’s durable as well as waterproof, with Bose claiming it’s engineered to withstand bumps, drops, sprays, and splashes.

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The speaker offers 360-degree sound and a battery that should be good for up to 12 hours of use. With Google Assistant built-in, you can play your favorite songs from streaming services like Spotify, Deezer, and Pandora with voice commands.

Alternatively, there are playback control buttons on top of the speakers for the times you don’t want to use Assistant. Bose’s speaker comes in black or white and, in addition to Google’s voice assistant, also has Amazon’s Alexa on board.

3. Harman Kardon Citation 300

The Harman Kardon Citation 300 is a medium-sized Google Assistant speaker that offers impressive sound quality. It’s a looker as well with its stylish and modern design.

In addition to controlling it with your voice, you can do things like play, pause, and skip to the next track with a touch panel up top, which also shows you the name of the song. For additional security and privacy, you can turn the microphone off during times you won’t be using Google’s digital assistant.

The Harman Kardon Citation 300 can be paired with an additional speaker to achieve stereo sound and is partially covered with a blended wool fabric that’s dirt repellent and flame retardant. It really is a great speaker, but it’s also the most expensive one on this list.

4. Klipsch The Three

If you want great sound from your Google Assistant speaker, this is a fantastic option. Klipsch The Three sports two ¼-inch drivers and a 5.25-inch woofer with dual-opposed 5.25-inch passive radiators.

It provides plenty of connectivity options including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, among others. It also supports Qualcomm’s aptX codec.

The design is in a class of its own, although it isn’t to everyone’s liking. It has an old-school feel to it but is nicely made, featuring real wood veneer with metal switches and knobs that look and feel sturdy.

5. LG XBoom AI ThinQ WK7

With a goofy name and utilitarian build, LG’s Google Assistant speaker stands out and blends in at the same time. That said, the ThinQ WK7 offers plenty for the money — volume, play/pause buttons, and function buttons up top, a microphone button around back that lets you mute the mic, 24-bit upsampling, and a touch-sensitive Google Assistant button. Thanks to Chromecast support, the ThinQ WK7 also supports multi-room audio playback.

Audio generally sounds great thanks to the punchy bass, prominent vocals, and the ability to get out without much distortion. Unfortunately, this does come at the cost of flattened mid-range sound and undefined treble, which leads to loss of detail and definition with some songs.

Overall, it’s hard to argue against this speaker when looking at its price. It’s not the cheapest one on this list, but it does offer great value for money.

6. Sony LF-S50G