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