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3.6Connectivity7.4
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nest Hub (2nd Gen)Authentics 300
| Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | Authentics 300 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120.4 mm | 180 mm | −59.6 mm |
| Width | 177.4 mm | 196 mm | −18.6 mm |
| Depth | 69.5 mm | 34 mm | +35.5 mm |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nest Hub (2nd Gen) better than Authentics 300?
Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Authentics 300 better than Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?
- Bluetooth version5 vs 5.3+6%
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Output power | — | 100 W |
| Speaker channels | — | Stereo |
| Lowest frequency | — | 45 Hz |
| Highest frequency | — | 20,000 Hz |
| Stereo | — | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 8 h |
| Charging time | — | 3.5 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| 3.5 mm jack / AUX | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | Yes |
| Spotify Connect | — | Yes |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | — |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 558 g | — |
| Width | 177 mm | 196 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 180 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm | 34 mm |
| Colours | Grey | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | — |
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