Google Home Speaker includes non-removable power cable

An early unboxing of the new Google Home Speaker has revealed a significant design choice that is drawing criticism from users: the device features a permanently attached power cable. The speaker, which was first announced in October 2025 and recently became available for pre-order, was reportedly purchased early from a Walmart store this week.

According to the user who shared the unboxing video, the speaker comes with a non-removable USB-C cable approximately five feet long, connected to a removable 30-watt power adapter. The user described the fixed cable as a "nightmare for repairability," expressing disappointment with the engineering decision. This marks a departure from some of Google's previous smart speakers, such as the Nest Mini, which featured a detachable cable.

Beyond the cable issue, initial impressions of the device were largely positive. The user, who claims professional audio experience, reported that the sound quality was better than expected, with good midrange and low-frequency performance for its size. They noted the speaker gets fairly loud and plans to use it as the main speaker in their living room. Setup using an existing Google Home account was said to...