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Google has provided the brains for its Home virtual assistant, and now Polk is giving it some brawn. Announced in May, the Polk Assist (See it on Newegg) takes the very capable Google Assistant and pairs it with the audio expertise that the company is known for, creating what is essentially a more powerful Google-powered smart speaker. This model isn’t meant to compete with the larger and pricier Google Home Max, but instead offers an alternative to the base Google Home for those who desire more from their speaker and are willing to pay extra for it. At $200, the Polk Assist is $80 more than the Google Home but is priced the same as the Alexa-powered Sonos One, which is expected to be Google-compatible some time in the future.
Source: IGN.com Polk Assist Smart Speaker Review