OpenAI AI speaker price reportedly set at $300 to $400

The OpenAI AI speaker price could land between $300 and $400, according to a Bloomberg report published Aug. 6 and recounted by TechCrunch and MacRumors. The unannounced product would mark a proposed move from ChatGPT software into dedicated consumer hardware, but OpenAI has not publicly confirmed the device, its specifications, price or launch schedule.

Bloomberg reportedly describes the product as a screenless smart speaker in a doughnut-like form, about the size of a hockey puck. It is intended to be held in one hand and moved between places in a home, rather than remain in a fixed spot.

The reported $300-to-$400 range is more precise than descriptions of a device costing “around $300” or “over $300.” No final retail price has been announced, and the reporting does not say whether the hardware would require a subscription or disclose expected sales volumes.

What features are reported for OpenAI’s AI speaker?

According to TechCrunch’s account of the Bloomberg report, the speaker may include microphones, speaker grilles, a camera system, sensors and lights. It is also said to be battery-powered, with moving components intended to visibly signal its responses.

Those elements point to voice-based interaction with ChatGPT. MacRumors reported, also citing Bloomberg, that the product would use an AI model designed for more human-like responses and could learn more about a user over time. Neither capability has been detailed by OpenAI, and there is no information on data handling, camera controls, battery life, connectivity or the models that would run on the device.

The design has reportedly involved LoveFrom, the design studio founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive. TechCrunch said the product could arrive in 2027, while other accounts of the Bloomberg report said OpenAI hoped to introduce it later in 2026 before a possible 2027 release. Both dates remain tentative.

What is confirmed about OpenAI’s speaker?

Very little. The available coverage largely traces back to Bloomberg’s reporting, rather than an OpenAI product announcement. OpenAI’s own download page promotes ChatGPT apps for desktop and mobile, but contains no mention of a speaker or other consumer device.

That distinction matters for operators and hardware suppliers reading the reports as an indication of OpenAI’s plans. The form factor, materials, moving parts, sensor package, price range and timetable are all reported details, not final specifications. OpenAI has not said when it will disclose a product, which markets it would enter, or whether the proposed device will ship as described.

This story draws on original reporting from SiliconANGLE.