Speakers spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Google Nest Audio
Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Google Nest Audio lines up the October 2020 Amazon Echo (4th generation) with the October 2020 Google Nest Audio. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the speakers database.
Amazon Echo (4th generation) leads Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Google Nest Audio on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on smart home radio.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Amazon Echo (4th generation) | Google Nest Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Thread | No ThreadTie | No ThreadTie |
| Smart home radio | Zigbee hubLeads | No smart home radio |
| Launch price | $99Tie | $99Tie |
| Voice assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Inputs | No line-in | No line-in |
Who should buy which
Choose the Amazon Echo (4th generation) if you want an Alexa speaker. It leads on smart home radio.
Choose the Google Nest Audio if you want a Google Assistant speaker.
Questions
Which is better, Amazon Echo (4th generation) or Google Nest Audio?
Amazon Echo (4th generation) leads Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Google Nest Audio on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on smart home radio.
Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Google Nest Audio: which has the better Thread support?
Amazon Echo (4th generation) and Google Nest Audio tie on Thread support. Amazon Echo (4th generation): No Thread. Google Nest Audio: No Thread.
Amazon Echo (4th generation) vs Google Nest Audio: which has the better smart home radio?
Amazon Echo (4th generation) leads on smart home radio. Amazon Echo (4th generation): Zigbee hub. Google Nest Audio: No smart home radio.
What did Amazon Echo (4th generation) and Google Nest Audio cost?
Amazon Echo (4th generation) and Google Nest Audio tie on price. Amazon Echo (4th generation): $99. Google Nest Audio: $99.