# Google Nest Audio vs Apple HomePod (2nd Gen): specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Google Nest Audio (Google) and Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) (Apple) among smart speakers. Google Nest Audio is the cheaper of the two at $99.99.

## Side by side

| Spec | Google Nest Audio | Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $99.99 | $299 |
| Brand | Google | Apple |
| Released | 2020-10 | 2023-02 |
| Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri |
| Drivers | 1x 3-inch (75mm) mid-woofer, 1x 0.75-inch (19mm) tweeter | 1x 4-inch high-excursion woofer, 5x horn-loaded tweeters (each with neodymium magnet) |
| Smart home hub | Chromecast built-in | HomeKit hub, Matter, Thread Border Router |
| Audio calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Aux or line out | — | — |
| Dimensions (in) | 6.89 x 4.89 x 3.07 | 5.6 x 6.6 |
| Multiroom | Yes | Yes |

## Key differences

- Assistant: Google Nest Audio Google Assistant vs Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) Siri
- Drivers: Google Nest Audio 1x 3-inch (75mm) mid-woofer, 1x 0.75-inch (19mm) tweeter vs Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) 1x 4-inch high-excursion woofer, 5x horn-loaded tweeters (each with neodymium magnet)
- Smart home hub: Google Nest Audio Chromecast built-in vs Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) HomeKit hub, Matter, Thread Border Router
- Dimensions (in): Google Nest Audio 6.89 x 4.89 x 3.07 vs Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) 5.6 x 6.6

## What reviewers say

**Google Nest Audio** — All four whitelisted testers (SoundGuys, Tom's Guide, What Hi-Fi, TechRadar) reviewed the exact 2020 Google Nest Audio. They agree it is a responsive, reliable Google Assistant smart speaker with an attractive, compact design that sounds decent for its size, but underwhelms as a pure audio product: weak low-end and, for two outlets, treble that turns harsh at volume. Only SoundGuys reported a measured figure (low-end extension from 90Hz); the other three are qualitative. (4 sourced reviews.)

**Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)** — Three whitelisted testers (What Hi-Fi, TechRadar, SoundGuys) reviewed the HomePod 2 hands-on but published only qualitative impressions, so no lab dB or frequency numbers exist here. All praise rich, detailed sound and strong bass for the size, while flagging Apple-only lock-in, a weak Siri, and a high price. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Google Nest Audio: https://store.google.com/product/nest_audio_specs (store.google.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Apple HomePod (2nd Gen): https://support.apple.com/en-us/111843 (support.apple.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-speakers/google-nest-audio-vs-apple-homepod-2nd-gen/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Google Nest Audio ($99.99) vs Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) ($299) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/smart-speakers/google-nest-audio-vs-apple-homepod-2nd-gen/
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