Yale
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)
2022
86
/ 100
From $280
VS
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 (White) 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 (White) 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
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) 86
vs 86 Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
Score breakdown
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White)
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
| Spec | Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) | Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Color | White | White |
Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (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
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 (White) vs Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White)
Which is better, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) 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 (White) worth the price? +
At $280, Yale Assure Lock 2 Touch (White) 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 (White) 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.