From PCMAG · Kimberly Gedeon · · 1m 50s
Siri vs Gemini Inbox Test
Siri wins inbox searches over Gemini in speed and detail despite Gemini's edge in older emails.
In brief
Siri wins inbox searches over Gemini in speed and detail despite Gemini's edge in older emails. Siri outperformed Gemini in three basic tests, two needle-in-a-haystack tests, and three multi-step requests with faster responses and richer context. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Methodology
I tested Siri and Gemini on the same Gmail account with basic, needle-in-a-haystack, and multi-step requests.
Basic Questions
Siri answered Delta flight, TSA Pre-Check, and Instacart order queries faster with email links.
Delta Flight
Siri found New Orleans in 4 seconds with email links; Gemini took 4 seconds but no links.
TSA Pre-Check
Siri noted TSA Pre-Check deadline with email links in 5 seconds; Gemini took 11 seconds.
Instacart Order
Siri identified Instacart order with details and links in 9 seconds; Gemini failed to find it.
Needle in Haystack
Siri and Gemini found a 2025 support ticket number in 14 and 7 seconds respectively.
Deeply Hidden Name
Both found wedding venue contract name 'Uliana' but Siri was faster at 5 seconds.
Two-Year-Old Price Hunt
Siri and Gemini both calculated Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price at $713.64 but Siri provided richer context.
Multi-Step Requests
Siri completed hotel, Uber Eats, and sprinter van requests faster with detailed responses.
Hotel Recommendation
Siri recommended three Cancun hotels in 11 seconds; Gemini took 21 seconds.
Uber Eats Calculation
Siri found $76 in August Uber Eats receipts in 6 seconds; Gemini missed one order.
Sprinter Van Quote
Siri identified cheapest sprinter van quote in 6 seconds with a comparison chart.
Winners
Siri won basic questions, two needle-in-a-haystack tests, and three multi-step requests.
Final Result
Siri outperformed Gemini in speed and detail across all tests despite Gemini's edge in older emails.
The headline
Siri outperformed Gemini in three basic tests, two needle-in-a-haystack tests, and three multi-step requests with faster responses and richer context.
