Head to head ยท Smart Speakers

Google Nest Audio 3-Pack vs Apple HomePod 2nd Generation

Reddit prefers Google Nest Audio 3-Pack โ€” higher sentiment (62% vs 14% positive).

Google Nest Audio 3-Pack
#2 in Smart SpeakersReddit favorite

Google

Google Nest Audio 3-Pack

$283.99

62

Pros

  • +Good sound quality (comparable to sonos one)
  • +Works well
  • +flexibility with cable length
  • +flexibility with power supplies

Cons

  • โˆ’Lack of colors feature
  • โˆ’stock cord was too short
  • โˆ’getting a bit old
  • โˆ’nest brand is dead
โ€œIt integrates with a lot of other ecosystems. Music, home automations, retail services. And you can ask questions, perform calculations or set timers.โ€
r/smarthome
Apple HomePod 2nd Generation
#31 in Smart Speakers

Apple

Apple HomePod 2nd Generation

$369.99

14

Pros

  • +Voice control for lighting
  • +Convenience from bed
  • +Adds items to lists
  • +Integrates with calendar/weather display
โ€œโ€œSiri, make it darkโ€ is just so good when youโ€™re snuggled in bed and the effort of physical interaction with a light is too much.โ€