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Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) — 2024
Google

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)

2024

86
/ 100
From $180
VS
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) wins by 1
Google Nest Hub Max — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub Max

Hub

85
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) lands at 86 and Google Nest Hub Max at 85. That puts Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) ahead by 1 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 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

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use 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 Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) more score per dollar ($180 vs $229).

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) 86
vs
85 Google Nest Hub Max

Score breakdown

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Google Nest Hub Max
85
ecosystem 85
local 70
ease 84
features 83

Specs side-by-side

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) versus Google Nest Hub Max — full spec comparison
Spec Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) Google Nest Hub Max
Release year
2024
—
Color
Black
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Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (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: Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) vs Google Nest Hub Max

Which is better, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Google Nest Hub Max worth the price? +

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

Does Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (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 the better value, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) — more score per dollar ($180 vs $229). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.