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Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black — Smart/Portable · $99
Amazon

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black

Smart/Portable · $99

78
/ 100
From $99
VS
Google Nest Audio — Smart/Portable · $99
Google

Google Nest Audio

Smart/Portable · $99

78
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black lands at 78 and Google Nest Audio at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some

Pick Google Nest Audio if…

  • ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • ✓App EQ on modern models
  • ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black 78
vs
78 Google Nest Audio

Score breakdown

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black
78
sound 78
features 76
design 88
ecosystem 84
Google Nest Audio
78
sound 78
features 76
design 88
ecosystem 84

Specs side-by-side

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black versus Google Nest Audio — full spec comparison
Spec Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black Google Nest Audio

Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

Google Nest Audio

Pros
  • +Easy multi-room with ecosystem
  • +App EQ on modern models
  • +USB-C/AUX input on some
Cons
  • −Brand ecosystem lock-in
  • −Subscription features on some
  • −Bass limits at lower sizes

FAQ: Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black vs Google Nest Audio

Which is better, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black or Google Nest Audio? +

Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black worth the price? +

At $99, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in design.

Is Google Nest Audio worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Audio delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in design.

Does Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Black or Google Nest Audio last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.