Compare Google Nest Mini and Google Home Mini

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Google Nest Mini
Google Home Mini

General information


model name

Smart Speaker

release date

2019-10-22

brand

Google

generation

2 nd Generation

device full name

Nest Mini (2nd Generation) Smart Speaker

colors

Charcoal
Sky
Coral
Chalk

model name

Smart Speaker

release date

2017-10-19

brand

Google

generation

4th Generation

device full name

Google Home Mini Smart Speaker

colors

Aqura
Charcoal
Chalk
Coral

Pricing


Average Price*

$34.99

where to buy

Walmart

* subject to change with the market trend

Average Price*

$34.99

where to buy

Best Buy

* subject to change with the market trend

Size and weight


width

3.85 inches

height

1.65 inches

depth

3.85 inches

weight

181.4 g

width

3.85 inches

height

1.65 inches

depth

3.85 inches

weight

172.3 g

Accessibility Features


integration

Google Assistant

app features

Google Home App

integration

Google Assistant

app features

Google Home App

Connectivity


Wi-Fi

Wireless AC, Wireless B, Wireless G, Wireless N

bluetooth

5.0

Wi-Fi

Wireless N

bluetooth

4.1

System Requirements


android

Compatible

iOS

Compatible

android

Compatible

iOS

Compatible

Audio


audio quality

Better

speaker size

1.57" speaker

line in out

360-degree sound

dolby technology

Not Available

audio quality

Good

speaker size

2 far-field microphones

line in out

-

dolby technology

Not Available

Setup Technology


description

WiFi simple setup

description

WiFi simple setup

Reasons to Buy


  • Affordable.
  • Small
  • Good high-frequency response
  • Recycled materials
  • Better voice recognition
  • Nice design
  • Affordable
  • Great audio quality for size
  • Manages many popular smart home devices

Reasons to Avoid


  • No significant changes over Google Home Mini.
  • Weak bass and midrange
  • Microphones aren't very good for voice calling
  • Fewer smart home tricks than Amazon's Alexa
  • Can't pair with Bluetooth speakers and no line-out
  • Hard to see status lights from across room