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Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) — 2022
Yale

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black)

2022

86
/ 100
From $280
VS
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) — 2024
Google

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)

2024

86
/ 100
From $180
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) lands at 86 and Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) if…

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

Pick Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) if…

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

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

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use 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

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) more score per dollar ($180 vs $280).

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) 86
vs
86 Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)

Score breakdown

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black)
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) versus Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) — full spec comparison
Spec Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
Release year
2022
2024
Color
Black
White

Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (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 Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)

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

FAQ: Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)

Which is better, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) or Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) worth the price? +

At $280, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) worth the price? +

At $180, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) or Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) 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, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (Black) or Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)? +

Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) — more score per dollar ($180 vs $280). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.