The JBL Link 20 is expensive as Bluetooth speakers go, but an absolute steal in the world of smartspeakers, especially ones with Google Assistant.

The Link 20 is part of the first wave of Assistant-compatible speakers by JBL, a pretty well-established brand in the audio realm. Accordingly, the Link 20 mostly resembles a traditional Bluetooth speaker — it's tall and cylindrical, available only in black or white, and has physical control buttons up top, rather than anything hidden or touch-sensitive. It's also IPX7 waterproof, and its rechargeable battery provides up to 10 hours of playback if you're not hooked up to micro USB.