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Google Nest Hub 7” Smart Display with Google Assistant (2nd Gen) - Chalk vs Google Nest Audio (3-Pack) Smart Speakers – Multi-Room Wireless Home Speaker Bundle with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Assistant, Stereo Sound, Voice Control & Smart Home Integration

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Google Nest Hub 7” Smart Display with Google Assistant (2nd Gen) - Chalk
#1 in Smart Speakers

Google

Google Nest Hub 7” Smart Display with Google Assistant (2nd Gen) - Chalk

$52.50

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Straightforward
  • +Could make calls
  • +Could provide driving estimates
  • +Could turn smart devices on and off with ease
  • +Handled actions reliably

Cons

  • -Wasn't conversational
  • -Consistently poor
  • -Can be confusing
  • -Requires specific phrasing (e.g., 'sync all devices on google home')
As in, I was using Assistant on a smart garage door opener and Gemini just plain doesn't let you do it if you want to use a PIN
Google Nest Audio (3-Pack) Smart Speakers – Multi-Room Wireless Home Speaker Bundle with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Assistant, Stereo Sound, Voice Control & Smart Home Integration
#2 in Smart Speakers

Google

Google Nest Audio (3-Pack) Smart Speakers – Multi-Room Wireless Home Speaker Bundle with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Assistant, Stereo Sound, Voice Control & Smart Home Integration

$283.99

100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative

Pros

  • +Good sound quality (comparable to sonos one)
  • +Works well

Cons

  • -Lack of colors feature
My Nest Audio started doing that today as well (UK).