Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) vs …
Every smart-home hubs worth comparing against the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Step-up options (higher score)
Close matchups (within 3 points)
Cheaper alternatives
Frequently asked
What's better than the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +
Higher-scoring smart-home hubs include Home Assistant Green, Home Assistant Yellow, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White). Each scores above the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)'s 83/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (White), Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)'s $99 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are Aqara M3 Hub, Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (White), Google Nest Doorbell (wired, 2nd gen) (Black). These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.