Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Hub
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)
2024
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) lands at 83 and Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) at 86. That puts Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) | Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | — | 2024 |
| Color | — | Black |
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
- +Matter support (modern)
- +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- +Automations
- −App quality varies
- −Cloud dependency on some
- −Ecosystem lock-in
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
FAQ: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)
Which is better, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black)? +
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 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.
Does Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (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.