Compare Nest Smart Speakers and Audio Specs

Which speaker is right for you?

Google Home Speaker has a 2x larger driver and 2.5x stronger bass than Nest Mini


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Voice assistant
Gemini for Home (included) Gemini for Home helps you tackle everyday tasks seamlessly. Get richer answers, set and edit reminders, stream media and control your smart home more naturally.	Gemini for Home Gemini for Home helps you tackle everyday tasks seamlessly. Get richer answers, set and edit reminders, stream media and control your smart home more naturally.
Go live with Gemini to talk things out (subscription required) Get expert help, learn new concepts, and brainstorm ideas. Chat freely, interrupt, and ask follow-up questions, just like you would with a friend.	Go live with Gemini to talk things out (subscription required) Get expert help, learn new concepts, and brainstorm ideas. Chat freely, interrupt, and ask follow-up questions, just like you would with a friend.
Audio hardware
58 mm full-range driver	40 mm full-range driver
360° sound	360° sound
3 far-field microphones	3 far-field microphones
Entertainment
Pairing with Google TV Streamer	Create speaker groups
Create speaker groups
Smart Home
Matter hub	Matter hub
Thread border router built-in
Lighting
Light ring at the bottom	4 LED lights on top
Dimensions and weight
86.6 height x 107 diameter (mm)	42 height x 98 diameter (mm)
396 g (speaker + captive cable)	177 - 180 g (speaker + captive cable)
Security
Five years of security updates from launch in the US	Five years of security updates from launch in the US