Google
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Hub
83
/ 100
From $99
VS
Home Assistant Yellow wins by 9
Nabu Casa
Home Assistant Yellow
Hub
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Home Assistant Yellow takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) lands at 83 and Home Assistant Yellow at 92. That puts Home Assistant Yellow ahead by 9 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 Home Assistant Yellow if…
- ✓Matter support (modern)
- ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- ✓Automations
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 83
vs 92 Home Assistant Yellow
Score breakdown
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83 ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81
Home Assistant Yellow
92 ecosystem 92
local 70
ease 84
features 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) | Home Assistant Yellow |
|---|
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
Home Assistant Yellow
Pros
- +Matter support (modern)
- +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- +Automations
Cons
- −App quality varies
- −Cloud dependency on some
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) vs Home Assistant Yellow
Which is better, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Home Assistant Yellow? +
Home Assistant Yellow scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 Home Assistant Yellow worth the price? +
At $199, Home Assistant Yellow delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Home Assistant Yellow 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.