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Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
VS
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) wins by 1
Samsung SmartThings Station — Hub
Samsung

Samsung SmartThings Station

Hub

82
/ 100
From $79
Specdex verdict

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) lands at 83 and Samsung SmartThings Station at 82. That puts Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) ahead by 1 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 Samsung SmartThings Station if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Samsung SmartThings Station

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Samsung SmartThings Station more score per dollar ($79 vs $99).

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 83
vs
82 Samsung SmartThings Station

Score breakdown

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81
Samsung SmartThings Station
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) versus Samsung SmartThings Station — full spec comparison
Spec Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) Samsung SmartThings Station

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

Samsung SmartThings Station

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 Samsung SmartThings Station

Which is better, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) scores 83 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Samsung SmartThings Station worth the price? +

At $79, Samsung SmartThings Station delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Does Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Samsung SmartThings Station 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 the better value, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Samsung SmartThings Station — more score per dollar ($79 vs $99). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.