#4Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Product Review · Smart Speakers · #4 Ranked

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Smart display / entry · Reviewed by Drew · store.google.com list, Sept 2026 — frequently $49.99–$69.99 on sale

82
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Rank #4 of 10 · Smart Speakers
$99.99
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The verdict

Why it scored a 82

Five years old and still Google's current smart display, usually on sale well under its $99.99 list. No camera, Ambient EQ, Soli gesture control and sleep sensing make it the most privacy-friendly display in the lineup; Value and Satisfaction lead. A successor has leaked in app code, so buy on a deal, not at full price.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • 7-inch 1024 x 600 touchscreen with Ambient EQ auto brightness and color
  • No camera, privacy-friendly; 3 far-field mics with physical mic-off switch
  • 43.5 mm full-range driver, 50% more bass than the original Nest Hub
  • Soli radar Motion Sense gestures and contactless Sleep Sensing
  • Sleep Sensing now folded into Google Home Premium / Fitbit Premium
  • Wi-Fi 802.11ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.0, Thread radio, Chromecast built-in
  • Temperature and ultrasound sensors; Gemini for Home rolling out via software
  • 177 x 120 x 70 mm, 558 g; 15 W adapter with 1.5 m cable

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value86×25%21.5
Quality82×20%16.4
Features84×15%12.6
Reliability88×15%13.2
Satisfaction88×15%13.2
Warranty55×10%5.5
Weighted total82

At a glance

  • 7-inch 1024x600 touchscreen with Ambient EQ, no camera
  • 43.5 mm driver, 50% more bass than the original Nest Hub
  • Soli radar gestures and sleep sensing; physical mic-off switch
  • Price$99.99
  • TierSmart display / entry
  • Category rank#4 of 10
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