Testseek.com have collected 135 expert reviews of the Google Nest Audio smart speaker and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Google Nest Audio smart speaker.
October 2020
(81%)
135 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
287 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
810100135
The editors liked
Balanced sound with strong
Detailed highs
Supports Bluetooth and Google Cast
Google Assistant is more useful than ever
Great sound for a $100 smart speaker
Handsome rectangular design (it grows on you)
Google Assistant aided by on-device AI chip
Excellent sound quality for the price
Attractive
Understated design
Excellent microphone quality
Google Assistant is very useful
Intuitive touch controls
Dedicated mute switch
Decent price
Compact design
Excellent audio for its size
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0
Integrated Chromecast
Much improved audio quality compared to predecessor
Google Assistant can do a lot of stuff
Attractive price
Can pair two in stereo for a better music experience
Noticeable audio upgrade over Google Home
Sleek design is sustainable
Too
Google Assistant is fast and attentive
Aggressive pricing makes multi-room music affordable
Price
WiFi and Bluetooth
Excellent far-field performance
Microphone mute feature
A vast improvement over Google Home. Really good
I didn't have to shout to be heard
Even with music cranked
Launching at $99
$30 cheaper than the first-generation Home did
Google Home's "air freshener" look was interesting
But Nest Audio blends in b
Good audio quality
Sounds great when two speakers are paired in stereo
Attractive minimalist design
Comes in five colors
Google Assistant remains a solid option for smart home control
Reasonable price
The editors didn't like
Bass isn't particularly powerful
Google Assistant's smart home compatibility falls short of Alexa's
Capacitive touch controls and mic mute switch are well hidden
Still some software glitches
Sensitive touch controls
Compact size limits the punch of bass and volume output
Playing specific music through voice commands can be hit or miss
Multiroom voice controls are unreliable
Bass still falls short
Especially at higher volumes
No provision for wall/stand mounting
Have to be okay with Google's microphones in your house
Highly sensitive touch controls
Some compression at max volume
You can't wire the Nest Audio to an audio source the way you can the Google Home Max
Significant A/V lag over Bluetooth
Some music fans will want larger speakers with better audio quality
Music service support is somewhat limited
Summary
For $100
The Nest Audio offers dramatically better music quality than what you get from small speakers like the Nest Mini. It's not t
Published: 2020-10-05, Author: Scott , review by: androidguys.com
I was sold on the Google Home ($129) when it launched in 2016. I still am. The speaker still has a prominent placement in my house and I dig the little colors and lights when I call on it.The idea of getting something smarter, louder, and less expensive o...
Published: 2020-10-05, Author: Taylor , review by: androidpolice.com
A vast improvement over Google Home. Really good, I didn't have to shout to be heard, even with music cranked, Launching at $99, $30 cheaper than the first-generation Home did, Google Home's "air freshener" look was interesting, but Nest Audio blends in b
You can't wire the Nest Audio to an audio source the way you can the Google Home Max
Nest Audio9.5/10Hard yes. At $99, the Nest Audio is a bargain, especially when you remember that the Google Home launched at $129 back in 2016. It does everything you've come to expect of the Google Assistant just as well as Google Home — better, even, th...
Excellent sound quality for the price, Attractive, understated design, Excellent microphone quality, Google Assistant is very useful, Intuitive touch controls, dedicated mute switch
Still some software glitches
Source: Daniel Bader / Android CentralI've grown to enjoy the Nest Audio a lot since I received a pair to test last week. It's a capable, attractive, and understated piece of hardware that will likely go on to sell very well given the success of the origi...
Decent price, Compact design, Excellent audio for its size, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, Integrated Chromecast
Sensitive touch controls
Nest Audio is an approachable, entry-level smart speaker for the minimalist music lover. This compact speaker produces excellent audio quality for its size, and is a great jack-of-all trades. Google Assistant and Chromecast integration make it easy to set...
Published: 2020-10-05, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Much improved audio quality compared to predecessor, Google Assistant can do a lot of stuff, Attractive price, Can pair two in stereo for a better music experience
Compact size limits the punch of bass and volume output, Playing specific music through voice commands can be hit or miss, Multiroom voice controls are unreliable
Abstract: Besides the headlining Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 smartphones at Google's “Launch Night In” event hosted this afternoon, Google also took the wraps off the new Nest Audio and the Chromecast with Google TV. These devices should make entertaining easy with the...
Significant sound quality upgrade, Reasonable price tag, Great design
Might not be enough of an upgrade over the Google Home for some people, Amazon's upcoming new Echo speakers could feature better sound quality, No in-line 3.5mm headphone jack
"If you've been waiting to pick up a smart speaker for the first time, the Nest Audio is one of the best options out there in this price range"...
Bright and loud, Cute design, Looks less like a speaker, Microphones pick up on commands quite well, Great value
Bass needs work, No battery and needs to be plugged in, Isn't necessarily easy to link up to the rest of your smart speakers
While it's not necessarily as warm as other speakers in the market, the Google Nest Audio delivers a lot of sound for what you pay, making it a solid deal. This speaker is loud and proud, almost unabashedly so. It's bright and dynamic, and ready to handle...
Published: 2020-10-07, Author: Phil , review by: ausdroid.net
Abstract: We got our first official look at the latest batch of gear from Google last week in a very short overnight event. We've seen new Pixel phones, a new Chromecast, the rebranding of Android TV to Google TV and the Nest Audio. After a few generations, the Goo...
