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.
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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
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Improved sound on Google Home, Voice commands are picked up well, Neat, unassuming design, Good value
Sound lacks some detail and dynamism, Can distort at loud volumes
The Nest Audio is a superb little smart speaker that comes with better-than-average sound quality. It probably isn't going to be a speaker you leave in charge of your parties, nor one that you sit down to listen to your favourite album from start-to-finis...
Published: 2020-10-12, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
great, roomfilling sound for the money, can be paired, made of recycled plastic, Google Assistant, Bluetooth 5.0, wifi, native BBC radio playback
No 3.5mm input, potential privacy concerns of a smart speaker, no separate Assistant volume, Ambient IQ autovolume not strong enough, doesn't play with nonGoogle speakers
The Nest Audio is a thorough sound upgrade for Google's main smart speaker and is easily one of the best under £90.It is louder with a fuller sound, more bass and better high tones. It also fills a room more effectively but is more directional – similar t...
Published: 2020-10-09, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Google Assistant works impeccably, Easy set-up, Improved build and finish,
Sound lacks weight and punch, Harsh through the treble, Not as room filling as expected,
The Google Nest Audio is well-made, easy to operate, hears our requests accurately and answers them with finesse. It also plays music - and for some that'll be every box ticked.If you're looking for a smart speaker to sit in the kitchen and provide a slig...
Published: 2020-10-05, Author: Chris , review by: pocket-lint.com
Design,Decent sound quality,Google Assistant integration,Effective touch controls,Good value for money
Some hiss around Google Assistant audio,No Zigbee controller to directly setup smart products
With Google Home now being well outdated, the new Nest Audio is better positioned as a music device. It looks better, it sounds better and it is better value for money than the original speaker.Google has clearly positioned Nest Audio to be a natural riva...
Published: 2020-10-05, Author: Matthew , review by: T3.com
Improved audio quality,Small, good-looking fabric design,Google Assistant is great for answers,
Audio is thin and flat in the mid-range, Totally hidden control buttons, Only two colours in the UK,
The Nest Audio looks good and sounds good, though with some caveats for music lovers. For those deep in Google's ecosystem it's a great smart speaker.Reasons to buy+Improved audio quality+Small, good-looking fabric design+Google Assistant is great for ans...
Impressive bass and mid-tones, Affordable, Compact, High-quality build
Only two colours outside US, Harsh sound at top volumes, Multi-room could be better
Unusual design aside (which has grown on me over time), the Nest Audio is very well-made. It is a shame that there are only two colours to choose from outside the US, though.Importantly, it's the sweet-spot of Google's range offering big, rich sound from...
Slightly fiddly touch controls, No 3.5mm audio output/input
Otherwise, there's plenty to shout about here. Indeed, the long-awaited Google Nest Audio is the successor the Google Home has long deserved.It sounds great, looks great and works just beautifully; the only missing piece of the puzzle being the lack of 3...
The Nest Audio is a solid smart speaker that'll meet most people's needs.ProsImproved sound Discrete design Easy setupConsBuggyKey SpecificationsReview Price: £89.9975mm woofer and 19 mm tweeterPhysical mute buttonWiFi/BluetoothGoogle Assistant functional...
Subtle and unassuming design, Picks up voice commands very well, Better sound than its predecessor
Missing detail in the mids and trebles, Can sound harsh at higher volumes
Google promises big things when it comes to the sound quality of the successor to the original Google Home smart speaker, but while it is an improvement, it doesn't deliver the jump in performance we were hoping for. However, it does work very well as a s...
