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Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) vs LG XBOOM Go DXG5Q

What Nest Hub (2nd Gen) does better (1) and where XBOOM Go DXG5Q wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Google · 2021Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
1 advantage
vs
LG XBOOM Go DXG5Q
LG · 2022XBOOM Go DXG5Q
5.8Score
0 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
3.8Connectivity6.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Nest Hub (2nd Gen)XBOOM Go DXG5Q
177.4 × 120.469.5222 × 8380
Nest Hub (2nd Gen)XBOOM Go DXG5QDifference
Height120.4 mm83 mm+37.4 mm
Width177.4 mm222 mm−44.6 mm
Depth69.5 mm80 mm−10.5 mm
Weight558 g700 g−142 g

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

Why is Nest Hub (2nd Gen) better than XBOOM Go DXG5Q?

  1. Weight558 g vs 700 g+25%

Why is XBOOM Go DXG5Q better than Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

XBOOM Go DXG5Q has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power—20 W
Speaker channels—1.0
Channel count—1
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Stereo—No
Battery & charging
Battery life—18 h
Battery capacity—3,900 mAh
Charging time—4 h
Mains poweredYesNo
Battery powered (portable)NoYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Wi-FiYes—
Chromecast / Google CastYes—
MultiroomYes—
Voice assistantGoogle AssistantGoogle Assistant, Siri
Voice assistant built inYesYes
ScreenYes—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Weight558 g700 g
Width177 mm222 mm
Height120 mm83 mm
Depth70 mm80 mm
Protection rating—IP67
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
ColoursGrey—
Features
Hands-free callsYesYes
Party / stereo pairing—Yes
Light effects—Yes
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