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Apple HomePod mini vs Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

What HomePod mini does better (0) and where Nest Hub (2nd Gen) wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Apple HomePod mini
Apple · 2020HomePod mini
0 advantages≈ $150
vs
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Google · 2021Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
0 advantages
3.6Connectivity3.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

HomePod miniNest Hub (2nd Gen)
97.9 × 84.397.9177.4 × 120.469.5
HomePod miniNest Hub (2nd Gen)Difference
Height84.3 mm120.4 mm−36.1 mm
Width97.9 mm177.4 mm−79.5 mm
Depth97.9 mm69.5 mm+28.4 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is HomePod mini better than Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

HomePod mini has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Nest Hub (2nd Gen) better than HomePod mini?

Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Battery & charging
Mains poweredNoYes
Battery powered (portable)NoNo
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXNo—
LDACNo—
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast / Google Cast—Yes
MultiroomYesYes
Voice assistantSiriGoogle Assistant
Voice assistant built inYesYes
Screen—Yes
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight—558 g
Width98 mm177 mm
Height84 mm120 mm
Depth98 mm70 mm
Colours—Grey
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
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