Google Nest Hub Max
Score: 83/100
LG 27U730SA-W
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 LG 27U730SA-W is a 27-inch 4K smart monitor that combines a high-color-gamut IPS panel with webOS streaming apps and a 65 W USB-C dock. It offers strong ergonomics but is limited by a 60 Hz panel and reliance on a remote control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
10 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
— | 350 nitsbest | |
— | 1,000best | |
— | 2best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Google Home OS | webOS |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth | 5.0 | true |
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 10 inches | 27 inches |
Panel Type | LCD | IPS |
Resolution | 1280x800 | 3840x2160 |
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.
Professional reviewers view it as a pioneering smart monitor that bridges the gap between traditional displays and smart TVs, praising its 4K IPS panel and AI-driven Dynamic Tone Mapping while noting the lack of variable refresh rate and 60 Hz limitation for gamers.
Everyday users love its standalone entertainment capabilities and USB-C convenience, but complain about the remote control necessity, occasional webOS sluggishness, and average built-in speakers.
“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.”
