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Amazon Smart Plug (Black) — 2018
Amazon

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

2018

78
/ 100
From $25
VS
Google Nest Hub Max wins by 7
Google Nest Hub Max — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub Max

Hub

85
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

Google Nest Hub Max takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) lands at 78 and Google Nest Hub Max at 85. That puts Google Nest Hub Max ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Amazon Smart Plug (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Google Nest Hub Max if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Google Nest Hub Max

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Google Nest Hub Max leads on ecosystem (85 vs 78).

Features

Google Nest Hub Max

Compared on the features sub-score

Google Nest Hub Max leads on features (83 vs 76).

Value for money

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Amazon Smart Plug (Black) more score per dollar ($25 vs $229).

Amazon Smart Plug (Black) 78
vs
85 Google Nest Hub Max

Score breakdown

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)
78
ecosystem 78
local 70
ease 84
features 76
Google Nest Hub Max
85
ecosystem 85
local 70
ease 84
features 83

Specs side-by-side

Amazon Smart Plug (Black) versus Google Nest Hub Max — full spec comparison
Spec Amazon Smart Plug (Black) Google Nest Hub Max
Release year
2018
—
Color
Black
—

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Google Nest Hub Max

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Amazon Smart Plug (Black) vs Google Nest Hub Max

Which is better, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Google Nest Hub Max scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Amazon Smart Plug (Black) worth the price? +

At $25, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ease.

Is Google Nest Hub Max worth the price? +

At $229, Google Nest Hub Max delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Amazon Smart Plug (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max 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.

Which is better for ecosystem, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Google Nest Hub Max — leads on ecosystem (85 vs 78). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Google Nest Hub Max — leads on features (83 vs 76). Compared on the features sub-score.