Google Nest Hub Max
Score: 83/100Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen Charcoal
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Nest Hub Max offers a generous 10-inch LCD display, strong audio with a subwoofer, and tight Google integration, making it a solid hub for smart-home control and media, though its resolution and video-calling options lag behind competitors.
The 2nd-gen Nest Hub (Charcoal) delivers solid smart-home hub features, sleep tracking, and eco-friendly design in a compact 7-inch form factor, though its audio and lack of a camera keep it from being a top media display.
| Attribute | | Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
10 inchesbest | 7 inches | |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years |
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| Attribute | | Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen Charcoal |
|---|---|---|
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Google Home OS | Google Cast (Android Things) |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi | Wi‑Fi 5 | dual‑band |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10 inches | 7 inches |
Panel Type | LCD | LCD touchscreen |
Resolution | 1280x800 | 1024x600 |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the robust audio and seamless Google ecosystem, but criticize the modest screen resolution and limited third-party video-calling apps.
Users love the sound quality and large screen for kitchen use, but complain about the lack of Zoom, occasional camera glitches, and price relative to resolution.
Reviewers highlight the innovative Soli-based sleep tracking, fast Assistant responses, and smart-home hub capabilities, while noting audio quality and lack of camera as drawbacks.
Users love bedside convenience, gesture controls, and photo-frame mode, but complain about weak audio, missing camera, and occasional sleep-tracking errors.
“The sound is amazing for a smart display, and the photo frame mode looks great.”
“I wish it had Zoom; the camera works fine otherwise.”
“Face Match feels personal and convenient.”
