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Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation
A entry-level smart speaker for listeners who care how it sounds, leading with Google Assistant.
50/100
Google AssistantGoogle NestWi-FiSlateBluetooth
£474best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Has display
- Chromecast
- Spotify Connect
- No spatial audio
- No matter
Score profile
Scored against the smart speakers classWhere the Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Assistant
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant
Audio
Multi-room platformGoogle Nest
Design
Has displayYes
Screen size4 "
ColourSlate
Connectivity and smart home
Wi-FiWi-Fi
BluetoothBluetooth
ChromecastYes
Spotify ConnectYes
More specs
WIFIYes
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Who it's for
Is the Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable smart speaker for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need spatial audio, in which case a higher-tier smart speaker is the better call.
Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
okay
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other smart speakers, a entry-level result where the class average is around 58.
What stands out on the Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation?
Its has display stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Sonos Era 100 SL?
The Sonos Era 100 SL scores 53/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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