Google Home Mini vs Nest Mini (2nd Gen)
Google Home Mini
2017 · $39.99 today
7043
Nest Mini (2nd Gen)
2019 · $49 today
7251
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Google Home Mini is better
- Weight: 5.3 oz vs 6.4 oz(21% less)
Why Nest Mini (2nd Gen) is better
- Far-Field Microphones: 3 vs 2(50% more)
- Color Options: 4 vs 3(33% more)
- Low-End Frequency: 140 Hz vs 150 Hz(7% less)
Verdict
Nest Mini (2nd Gen) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Google Home Mini | Nest Mini (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Driver | 40mm | 40mm |
| Low-End Frequency | 150 Hz | 140 Hz● |
| 3.5mm Line-Out | No | — |
| Wall-Mountable | — | Yes |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Far-Field Microphones | 2 | 3● |
| Multi-User Recognition | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz |
| Chromecast Built-in | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Audio Streaming | No | — |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0 |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 5.3 oz● | 6.4 oz |
| Diameter | 3.86 in | 3.86 in |
| Color Options | 3 | 4● |