Speakers spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Google Nest Audio vs HomePod (2nd generation)
Google Nest Audio vs HomePod (2nd generation) lines up the October 2020 Google Nest Audio with the February 2023 HomePod (2nd generation). The spec score is a weighted share of comparable rows in the speakers database.
HomePod (2nd generation) leads Google Nest Audio vs HomePod (2nd generation) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on thread and smart home radio.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Google Nest Audio | HomePod (2nd generation) |
|---|---|---|
| Thread | No Thread | Thread border routerLeads |
| Smart home radio | No smart home radio | Matter controller and Thread border routerLeads |
| Launch price | $99Leads | $299 |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Inputs | No line-in | No line-in |
Who should buy which
Choose the Google Nest Audio if you want a Google Assistant speaker. It leads on launch price.
Choose the HomePod (2nd generation) if you want a Siri speaker. It leads on thread and smart home radio.
Questions
Which is better, Google Nest Audio or HomePod (2nd generation)?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads Google Nest Audio vs HomePod (2nd generation) on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on thread and smart home radio.
Google Nest Audio vs HomePod (2nd generation): which has the better Thread support?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads on Thread support. Google Nest Audio: No Thread. HomePod (2nd generation): Thread border router.
Google Nest Audio vs HomePod (2nd generation): which has the better smart home radio?
HomePod (2nd generation) leads on smart home radio. Google Nest Audio: No smart home radio. HomePod (2nd generation): Matter controller and Thread border router.
What did Google Nest Audio and HomePod (2nd generation) cost?
Google Nest Audio leads on price. Google Nest Audio: $99. HomePod (2nd generation): $299.