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