Deal alert: Amazon Echo Dot and Google Home Mini are both on sale at 20% off

When it comes to compact smart speakers, Google and Amazon lead the pack--and right now the dueling companies are offering their most popular tiny speakers on sale. Across many retailers, including the Google Store and Best Buy, the Google Home Mini is on offer for $39, a savings of $10, or you can save $40 when you buy two. Either way, you'll be able to access the Google Assistant (probably the smartest of all digital assistants) via voice control to do everything from querying Google's search engine to controlling various smart home devices. With a 3.86-inch diameter and a 1.65-inch height, this tiny speaker has a soft, modern aesthetic, and can blend into any room. We gave it 4 stars out of 5 for its sleek design and sophisticated smart assistant.