Small, smart, and a solid sound – the Link 20 ticks a lot of the right boxes The Link 20 is a fine jack-of-all-trades speaker. Its portability, Google Assistant, and above-average sound quality mean that for those who want to play their music with minimal fuss, JBL has provided an easy solution.

Good sound quality; Google Assistant; 24-bit/96kHz streaming; IPX7 waterproofing

Sound quality could be more nuanced and authoratitive; Google Assistant needs wi-fi connection; No 3.5mm input

Harman and Samsung owned subsidiary, JBL, has further expanded its local smart speaker family, with the release of its "most powerful" and "immersive" offering

Ultimately, the Link 300 does exactly what it promises too, offering solid sound and reliable Google Assistant support at a price point that Google itself has left vacant. If you're happy with bass-forward sound and don't mind the occasional microphone mishap, you should be happy.

Harman brand JBL has jumped aboard the smart speaker train with the Link series, a range of Wi-Fi speakers with Google Assistant. An alternative to Mountain View's own Google Home speaker-assistants, we try out the JBL Link 300 and its big brother, the JBL Link 500.

Bluetooth-enabled; Good sound; Multi-room operation with speakers from other manufacturers; Google Chromecast built in

No battery; Lacks wired input; Calls not possible

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 JBL Link 20 is simply the cheapest, most versatile Bluetooth speaker with Google Assistant built-in. It might not outperform larger rivals for sound quality, but its blend of sound quality, smart assistant convenience and sensible design are hugely appealing all the same.

IPX7 waterproofing; Google Assistant built-in

Medicore sound quality; No 3.5mm auxiliary jack

The JBL Link 300 is as pleasant as a stay at your favorite Hotel California, serving warm and entertaining sound and plenty of smart home utility at a...

Big and natural sound in a small footprint; Responds promptly to your requests to find music; time a cooking session; or unlock the front door; Plays...

Gets the jitters if simultaneously linked to a network streaming service and a Bluetooth-connected device; Nondescript industrial design evokes Hi-Fi...

Our daughter has the Link 10 we loved that so much we couldn't wait to upgrade our Sonos to this Link 20! Along with being easy to use with Google assistant, it has a fabulous 360 degree sound & great battery life.

The JBL 300 abandons the experimentalism found in the rest of the Link range, and delivers predictably solid results in lieu of it.

Great sound; Slick modern aesthetics

Larger form-factor; Little innovation

JBL is a well-known audio and speaker company and they've always made some of the most popular Bluetooth speakers and accessories for smartphones and mobile devices. So when Google Assistant became available for portable speakers , JBL crafted up a brand new line of devices called Link to take...