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Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) — 2021
Google

Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)

2021

84
/ 100
From $180
VS
Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) wins by 1
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) lands at 84 and Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) at 83. That puts Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) if…

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

Pick Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 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

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $180).

Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) 84
vs
83 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Score breakdown

Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)
84
ecosystem 84
local 70
ease 84
features 82
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81

Specs side-by-side

Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) versus Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Release year
2021
—
Color
White
—

Google Nest Cam (battery) (White)

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 (2nd gen)

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

FAQ: Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Which is better, Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) worth the price? +

At $180, Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.

Does Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 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 the better value, Google Nest Cam (battery) (White) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — more score per dollar ($99 vs $180). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.