Amazon
Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive
Smart/Portable · $99
78
/ 100
From $99
VS
Google
Google Nest Audio · Black
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) · Olive lands at 78 and Google Nest Audio · Black at 78. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Pick Google Nest Audio · Black if…
- ✓Easy multi-room with ecosystem
- ✓App EQ on modern models
- ✓USB-C/AUX input on some
Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive 78
vs 78 Google Nest Audio · Black
Score breakdown
Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive
78 sound 78
features 76
design 88
ecosystem 84
Google Nest Audio · Black
78 sound 78
features 76
design 88
ecosystem 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive | Google Nest Audio · Black |
|---|
Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive
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 · 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
FAQ: Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive vs Google Nest Audio · Black
Which is better, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive or Google Nest Audio · Black? +
Both score 78 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive worth the price? +
At $99, Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in design.
Is Google Nest Audio · Black worth the price? +
At $99, Google Nest Audio · Black delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in design.
Does Amazon Echo (5th gen) · Olive or Google Nest Audio · Black 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.