Google
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Hub
83
/ 100
From $99
VS
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) wins by 5
Aqara
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
2023
88
/ 100
From $82
Specdex verdict
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) lands at 83 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) at 88. That puts Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) if…
- ✓Matter support (modern)
- ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- ✓Automations
Pick Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 83
vs 88 Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Score breakdown
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83 ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
88 ecosystem 88
local 70
ease 84
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | — | 2023 |
| Color | — | Black |
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
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (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
FAQ: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Which is better, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)? +
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
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 Hub (2nd gen) 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.