# Google Nest Audio: specs and price

**Price (US):** $99.99 at store.google.com (US MSRP at launch (September 30, 2020) per Google Store.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 12 smart speakers we track it is #6 cheapest of 12; category median $160.
**Brand:** Google
**Released:** 2020-10
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $99.99 |
| Brand | Google |
| Released | 2020-10 |
| Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Drivers | 1x 3-inch (75mm) mid-woofer, 1x 0.75-inch (19mm) tweeter |
| Smart home hub | Chromecast built-in |
| Audio calibration | Yes |
| Aux or line out | — |
| Dimensions (in) | 6.89 x 4.89 x 3.07 |
| Multiroom | Yes |

## Where it stands

At $100, the Google Nest Audio is #6 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.

## What reviewers say

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. (Based on 4 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2020-10-05–2022-04-27.)

Praised: Google Assistant voice pickup and smart-speaker features work reliably and clearly; Attractive, compact, unobtrusive design; Clear vocals and strong midrange for its size; Meaningful sound improvement over the original Google Home.
Flagged: Weak low-end; lacks bass punch and weight; Not room-filling and doesn't get very loud; Treble turns harsh or grainy at higher volumes; Missing detail/sparkle in mids and treble on complex tracks; Invisible, over-sensitive capacitive touch controls.
Disagreement: Sources split on treble and overall sound quality: SoundGuys rated it 8.2/10 and called midrange and treble 'fantastic,' while What Hi-Fi (Sound 3/5) and TechRadar found the treble harsh and lacking detail. SoundGuys is the clear positive outlier.
Sources: SoundGuys (2022-04-27, soundguys.com), Tom's Guide (2020-10-05, tomsguide.com), What Hi-Fi (2020-10-09, whathifi.com), TechRadar (2020-10-20, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the 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. Praised: Google Assistant voice pickup and smart-speaker features work reliably and clearly; Attractive, compact, unobtrusive design; Clear vocals and strong midrange for its size; Meaningful sound improvement over the original Google Home. Flagged: Weak low-end; lacks bass punch and weight; Not room-filling and doesn't get very loud; Treble turns harsh or grainy at higher volumes; Missing detail/sparkle in mids and treble on complex tracks; Invisible, over-sensitive capacitive touch controls. (From 4 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Google Nest Audio cost?**

The Google Nest Audio has a US price of $99.99 (US MSRP at launch (September 30, 2020) per Google Store.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Google Nest Audio compare on price?**

At $100, the Google Nest Audio is #6 cheapest of the 12 smart speakers we track, where the median is $160.

**When was the Google Nest Audio released?**

The Google Nest Audio was released 2020-10.

**What are the Google Nest Audio's key specs?**

Google Nest Audio (Google): assistant Google Assistant, drivers 1x 3-inch (75mm) mid-woofer, 1x 0.75-inch (19mm) tweeter, smart home hub Chromecast built-in, audio calibration Yes, dimensions in 6.89 x 4.89 x 3.07. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://store.google.com/product/nest_audio_specs (store.google.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/google-nest-audio-review/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-speakers/google-nest-audio/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Google Nest Audio price of record was $99.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/smart-speakers/google-nest-audio/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl