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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 4
Samsung SmartThings Station — Hub
Samsung

Samsung SmartThings Station

Hub

82
/ 100
From $79
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 Samsung SmartThings Station at 82. That puts Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) ahead by 4 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 Samsung SmartThings Station 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

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

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) leads on ecosystem (86 vs 82).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Features

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

Compared on the features sub-score

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) leads on features (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Samsung SmartThings Station

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung SmartThings Station more score per dollar ($79 vs $180).

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) 86
vs
82 Samsung SmartThings Station

Score breakdown

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Samsung SmartThings Station
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) versus Samsung SmartThings Station — full spec comparison
Spec Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) Samsung SmartThings Station
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

Samsung SmartThings Station

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 Samsung SmartThings Station

Which is better, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Samsung SmartThings Station worth the price? +

At $79, Samsung SmartThings Station delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Does Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station 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, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) — leads on ecosystem (86 vs 82). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) — leads on features (84 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.