3.6Connectivity3.6
Dimensions
Size comparison
Nest Hub (2nd Gen)Roam
| Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | Roam | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 120.4 mm | 168 mm | −47.6 mm |
| Width | 177.4 mm | 62 mm | +115.4 mm |
| Depth | 69.5 mm | 60 mm | +9.5 mm |
| Weight | 558 g | 430 g | +128 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Nest Hub (2nd Gen) better than Roam?
Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no measurable advantages in this pair.
Why is Roam better than Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?
- Weight558 g vs 430 g+30%
Specifications
Side by side
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | — | 10 h |
| Mains powered | Yes | No |
| Battery powered (portable) | No | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | No |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | No |
| USB-C | — | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| AirPlay | — | Yes |
| Chromecast / Google Cast | Yes | — |
| Multiroom | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Voice assistant built in | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | Yes | — |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Design & build | ||
| Weight | 558 g | 430 g |
| Width | 177 mm | 62 mm |
| Height | 120 mm | 168 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm | 60 mm |
| Protection rating | — | IP67 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | — | IPx7 |
| Dust protection (IP) | — | 6 |
| Colours | Grey | — |
| Features | ||
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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