I'm overdue a smart speaker upgrade, and these are the 3 models I'm tempted by this Presidents' Day

Record low price: As well as unveiling its first major upgrade for Alexa, Amazon launched the Echo Dot Max smart speaker, which we've deemed as one of the best devices in Amazon's lineup. Now at its lowest price, this model ticks all the boxes if you're after a smart speaker that delivers room-filling audio with its Lossless High Definition and Automatic Room Adaptation abilities. Though $80 is still a lot for some, it sits on the more affordable end compared to rival models.

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If you've got a little more to splurge this Presidents' Day, the Sonos Era 100 is our best premium option, which you can score for a $40 discount at Best Buy. Compared to the Echo range, the Sonos Era 100 really packs a punch on the audio front, filling rooms of all sizes. As for connectivity, you can use AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth when you pair the speaker through the Sonos app. It also supports Alexa voice assistant, so it's not too much to get used to if you're switching over from an Echo device.

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If you're only just getting into smart speakers, the Google Nest Audio is a simple bedroom or kitchen speaker that gets the job done. It's easy to set up and serves as a reliable smart home assistant thanks to its solid microphones and voice output. So, if you're not worried about having the most advanced model, the Nest Audio is reliable if you want a good surface-level speaker. That said, Google is tipped to unveil its new 'Google Home Speaker' in the Spring, so that might tempt you to hold off a little longer.

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