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TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) — 2019
TP-Link

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)

2019

82
/ 100
From $30
VS
Google Nest Hub Max wins by 3
Google Nest Hub Max — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub Max

Hub

85
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

Google Nest Hub Max takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) lands at 82 and Google Nest Hub Max at 85. That puts Google Nest Hub Max ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Google Nest Hub Max 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

Google Nest Hub Max

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Google Nest Hub Max leads on ecosystem (85 vs 82).

Features

Google Nest Hub Max

Compared on the features sub-score

Google Nest Hub Max leads on features (83 vs 80).

Value for money

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) more score per dollar ($30 vs $229).

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) 82
vs
85 Google Nest Hub Max

Score breakdown

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Google Nest Hub Max
85
ecosystem 85
local 70
ease 84
features 83

Specs side-by-side

TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) versus Google Nest Hub Max — full spec comparison
Spec TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) Google Nest Hub Max
Release year
2019
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Color
Black
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TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Google Nest Hub Max

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) vs Google Nest Hub Max

Which is better, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Google Nest Hub Max scores 85 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) worth the price? +

At $30, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Is Google Nest Hub Max worth the price? +

At $229, Google Nest Hub Max delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max 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, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Google Nest Hub Max — leads on ecosystem (85 vs 82). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Google Nest Hub Max — leads on features (83 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.