You don't need a Google speaker or phone to use Google Assistant. The voice assistant is making its way to third-party speakers, starting with JBL's Link line. The JBL Link 10 is the company's smallest Google Assistant-powered smart speaker, a $149.95 cylinder that's portable, waterproof, and also plays music via Bluetooth. It isn't the most powerful voice assistant speaker out there, but its modest premium over the $129 Home provides a slew of compelling upgrades and better performance than Google's non-portable alternative. Design The Link 10 shares a similar tapered barrel design to many of JBL's more traditional portable Bluetooth speakers. It's a 6.6-inch-tall black cylinder that measures 3.1 inches across, with grille cloth wrapped around most of its body, with the exception of a small black rubber cut-out on the back holding Power and Microphone Mute buttons and a five-LED battery indicator. The top and bottom of the speaker are capped with black plastic and rubber, and hol...

The JBL Link 10 smart speaker offers Google Assistant voice control in a portable, rugged, and relatively affordable package.

Google Assistant support; Portable and rugged build; Bluetooth connectivity; Powerful for its size

Distorts on heavy sub-bass; Short battery life

JBL has stepped into the smart speaker game with its new range, the Link 10. In the past year Australia has seen a growth of smart speakers with a handful of co

JBL has now entered the market of smart speakers and introduced their new range of products, the Link 10. In the past few years, there has been a growth of devices such as the smart speakers since a large number of companies started stocking voice activated and hands-free audio units for consumers.

One of the best speaker case ever made The speaker is well protected

I needed a speaker with streaming function which I could move around the house. This one does the job well but moreover it has Google Home incorporated which makes it the smartest speaker I ever had.

Great sound. Love that I can take it into the shower and listen to all my music. Also links to all my other JBL speakers for either stereo sound or sound throughout the house.

I purchased this last year. I was only able to to use it a couple of times and then the issues started to arise with it. Firstly it would start to turn on and off whilst it was in use and would continue to disconnect from my phone even tho it was on Bluetooth and full charged or plugged into...

Very happy with the unit. Good sound. Google assistant works well. I use it with Spotify Premium to play music. Best to setup with a smartphone.

When it comes to portable bluetooth speakers, JBL is the best brand. Not to mention I brought mine at Brandsmart for a very affordable price. I just love it. It really serve its purpose. It's loud and easy to use.

I bought this speaker last week to go into our new bathroom, I'm so impressed with it I'm thinking of buying a second unit for the kitchen.