Difference Between Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Hub (With Table)

Intelligent home speakers are one of the latest technological innovations. Every top-notch company is trying to take a lead by attracting consumers with more and more new features. Amazon, Apple, Mi, Google, etc are ruling the world of smart home speakers.

Google has launched a complete series of smart speakers which was originally named Google Home but was later renamed Google Nest. Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Hub are the two iconic products of this series, however, there are some differences between the two versions.

Google Nest Mini vs Google Nest Hub

The difference between Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Hub is that Google Nest Mini is a second-generation smart speaker equipped with microphones, Bluetooth Chromecast, smart home controls, google assistance, etc. Google Nest Hub is a smart speaker equipped with a 7 inches touchscreen display which makes it different from other speakers of the same series.

Comparison Table Between Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Hub

比較のパラメータ	Google Nest Mini	Google Nest Hub
それは何を指しますか？	Google nest mini is a second generation speaker of the best range of speakers by google. It was unveiled for the first time in 2019. It is equipped with a speaker, microphone and machine learning chip for voice recognition.	Google nest hub is also a speaker of the same nest range. It was launched in 2018. One of the important features of the nest hub is its 7 inches touchscreen display.
Weight and dimensions	The weight of Google Nest Mini is 6.1 oz and its dimensions are 3.9″ * 3.9″ * 1.6″.	The weight of Google Nest Hub is 16.9 oz and its dimensions are 7.02″ * 4.65″ * 2.65″.
特徴	Google Nest Mini has three microphones, a mute button, 1*1.58″ speakers, Bluetooth Chromecast, smart home controls, google assistant, it is available in four colors.	Google Nest Hub has two microphones, 11.57″ speakers, 7″ touch screen with 1024600p resolution, Bluetooth Chromecast, Google Assistant, it is also available in four colors.
長所	Google Nest Mini has the following advantages – better bass and smart processing, also comes with a wall mounting facility, available in the affordable price range.	Google Nest Hub has a Smart touch screen, google photos display feature, easy to use controls for smart homes.
短所	This speaker lags behind when it comes to touch controls since the touch system is fidgety, also it has no feature to display information and also has no camera.	Google Nest Hub also lacks a camera while the camera is present in other speakers of the same price range, it is more expensive since the features provided are limited.

Google Nest Miniとは何ですか？

Google Nest Mini is a second generation smart speaker launched in 2019 by Google as a part of the Nest series. The Home Mini model was rebranded as Nest Mini with some new features.

The new Google Nest Mini consists of three microphones and it is also equipped with a better processor. It has a mute button. The dimension of the Nest Mini is 3.9″ * 3.9″ * 1.6″ and the speaker has dimensions 1*1.58″. Google Nest Mini has Bluetooth Chromecast and Google Assistant enabled in it. It comes in four colors.

An overall comparison of Google Nest Mini with Google Nest Hub shows that Nest Mini has better speakers and smart processing, also it is a better performing speaker. It is available in an affordable price range.

What is Google Nest Hub?

Google unveiled Google Nest Hub in 2018 featuring a 7 inches screen making it one of the best smart screens currently available, however, it has not been updated since launch.

The Google Nest Hub only has two microphones and a mute button. It is also enabled with Bluetooth Chromecast and Google Assistant. The dimension of this version is 7.02″ * 4.65″ * 2.65″. It also comes in four colors.

Google Nest Hub has been provided with a screen but it still lacks a camera for video calls. One also has to pay a much higher price as compared to its features.

Main Differences Between Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Hub

Nest Mini and Nest Hub are the smart speakers of the Nest series by Google.
Google Nest Mini was launched in 2019 while Google Nest Hub was launched a year before, in 2018.
Google Nest Mini is just a smart home speaker whereas Google Nest Hub is a smart speaker with a touchscreen.
The dimensions of Google Nest Mini aren3.9″ * 3.9″ * 1.6″ whereas the dimensions of Google Nest Hub are 7.02″ * 4.65″ * 2.65″.
The second generation Google Nest Mini has three microphones whereas Google Nest Hub has only two microphones.
The dimensions of speakers of Google Nest Mini are 1*1.58″ whereas the dimensions of speakers of Google Nest Hub are 1*1.57″.
Both speakers lack video chat cameras.
Google Nest Hub has a 7 inches touchscreen display with 1024*600p resolution whereas Google Nest Mini does not have a touchscreen.
Google Nest Mini and Google Nest Hub are equipped with Bluetooth Chromecast and Google Assistant for audio calls.
Google Nest Mini is available in 4 colors, Coral, Sky, Charcoal and Chalk whereas Google Nest Hub is also available in four colors, Sand, Aqua, Chalk and Charcoal.

結論

It is a personal choice whether to go for a Google Nest Hub or Google Nest Mini. If one is looking for better speakers, better sound quality, easy to use controls, then he must go for Google Nest Mini, although it lacks a screen still it is better in many ways as compared to Google Nest Hub, if you want a screen equipped speaker then you should go for Google Nest Hub but for you’ll be paying a fairly higher price.