Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)
2024
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
2023
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) lands at 86 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) at 88. That puts Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Color | Black | Black |
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Which is better, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)? +
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) worth the price? +
At $180, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $82, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (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.