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GA3A00417A15 · 2016–2020 · speaker

Specifications

Cpu: Marvell 88DE3006 (Armada 1500 Mini Plus), dual-core ARM Cortex-A7
Battery: None: mains powered via included 16.5W wall adapter, no internal battery
Drivers: Single 2 inch high-excursion driver with dual 2 inch passive radiators for bass
Os Support: latest: Google Assistant support ended for this model when Google migrated speaker management to the Google Home app and later required Gemini for Home compatible hardware; original units still work for basic Assistant commands where supported · shipped: Google Assistant (cloud-connected) with the Google Home app
Connectivity: 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, dual far-field microphone array for Google Assistant, 3.5mm audio/Chromecast audio group support
Release Price: $129

Variants

Colors

Chalk (base)Standard fabric-topped base included with every unit.

Carbon base shellSwappable magnetic bottom shell sold separately in mango, marine, carbon, violet and copper finishes.

Upgrade paths

other

Swappable bottom shell cosmetic finishes (fabric or metallic) · The base detaches magnetically; no tools needed, purely cosmetic, does not change audio or connectivity.

~$20-40

EASY

Wi-Fi

Locked to on-board 802.11ac radio · Wi-Fi and Bluetooth radios are soldered SoC components with no user-accessible upgrade path.

n/a

LOCKED

CPU

Locked to the Marvell Armada 1500 Mini Plus · Sealed enclosure with the processor on the main board, not designed for repair or replacement; iFixit rated it difficult to open without damage.

n/a

LOCKED