Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Hub
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black)
2023
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) lands at 83 and Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) at 86. That puts Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (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 Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEcosystem
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black)Compared on the ecosystem sub-score
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) leads on ecosystem (86 vs 83).
Ease of use
TieCompared on the ease of use sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black)Compared on the features sub-score
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) leads on features (84 vs 81).
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 $199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) | Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | — | 2023 |
| 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
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (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 Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black)
Which is better, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black)? +
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (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 Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) worth the price? +
At $199, Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (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.
Which is better for ecosystem, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black)? +
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) — leads on ecosystem (86 vs 83). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.
Which is better for features, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black)? +
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 (4-pack) (Black) — leads on features (84 vs 81). Compared on the features sub-score.