Compare Nest Smart Speakers and Audio Specs - Google Store

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

Voice assistant

Gemini for Home (included)
The Google Home Speaker comes with Gemini for Home, which helps you tackle everyday tasks seamlessly. Get richer answers, set and edit reminders, stream media, and control your smart home more naturally.
Google Assistant (included)
Helps with quick, everyday tasks and simple requests. Ask about the weather, news, or almost anything.
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

Additional alerts with Google Home Premium

Smoke/carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke/carbon monoxide alarm
Glass breaking
Glass breaking

Lighting

Light ring at the bottom
4 LED lights on top

Dimensions and weight

4.2" (diameter) x 3.4"(height)
3.85" (diameter) x 1.65" (height)
0.9 lbs (speaker + captive cable)
0.4 lbs (speaker + captive cable)
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