Sonos One (Gen 2) vs Google Nest Audio
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Sonos One (Gen 2) is better
- Weight: 65.3 oz vs 1200 g(18.4× less)
- Height: 6.36 in vs 6.89 in(8% less)
Why Google Nest Audio is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
Google Nest Audio leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Sonos One (Gen 2) | Google Nest Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | ||
| Tweeter | 1.0" | — |
| Mid-Woofer | 3.5" | — |
| Trueplay Tuning | Yes | — |
| Driver Configuration | — | 75mm mid-woofer + 19mm tweeter |
| Far-field Microphones | — | 3-mic array |
| Voice & Assistant | ||
| Built-in Assistant | Alexa or Google Assistant | — |
| Far-Field Microphones | 6 | — |
| Mic Mute Switch | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band 2.4/5GHz | 802.11 b/g/n/ac |
| AirPlay 2 | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | No | 5.0 |
| Chromecast Built-in | — | Yes |
| Design & Build | ||
| Weight | 65.3 oz● | 1200 g |
| Height | 6.36 in● | 6.89 in |
| Color Options | 2 | — |
| Assistant | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Ambient IQ | — | Adaptive volume |
| Design | ||
| Height | 6.36 in● | 6.89 in |
| Weight | 65.3 oz● | 1200 g |