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Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
VS
Hubitat Elevation C-8 wins by 5
Hubitat Elevation C-8 — Local-only · Zigbee + Z-Wave + Matter
Hubitat

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Local-only · Zigbee + Z-Wave + Matter

88
/ 100
From $169
Specdex verdict

Hubitat Elevation C-8 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) lands at 83 and Hubitat Elevation C-8 at 88. That puts Hubitat Elevation C-8 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 Hubitat Elevation C-8 if…

  • ✓100% local processing
  • ✓Best Z-Wave support of any mainstream hub
  • ✓Matter bridged
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ecosystem

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Hubitat Elevation C-8 leads on ecosystem (92 vs 83).

Features

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Compared on the features sub-score

Hubitat Elevation C-8 leads on features (92 vs 81).

Local

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Compared on the local sub-score

Hubitat Elevation C-8 leads on local (100 vs 70).

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $169).

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 83
vs
88 Hubitat Elevation C-8

Score breakdown

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81
Hubitat Elevation C-8
88
ecosystem 92
local 100
ease 76
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) versus Hubitat Elevation C-8 — full spec comparison
Spec Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) Hubitat Elevation C-8
Radios
—
Zigbee 3.0 + Z-Wave 700 + Matter
CPU
—
Quad-core ARM
Storage
—
8 GB

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

Hubitat Elevation C-8

Pros
  • +100% local processing
  • +Best Z-Wave support of any mainstream hub
  • +Matter bridged
Cons
  • −UI dated
  • −Rule builder has learning curve
  • −No first-party voice

FAQ: Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) vs Hubitat Elevation C-8

Which is better, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

Hubitat Elevation C-8 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 Hubitat Elevation C-8 worth the price? +

At $169, Hubitat Elevation C-8 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in local.

Does Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Hubitat Elevation C-8 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 Hub (2nd gen) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

Hubitat Elevation C-8 — leads on ecosystem (92 vs 83). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Hubitat Elevation C-8? +

Hubitat Elevation C-8 — leads on features (92 vs 81). Compared on the features sub-score.