One smart speaker is better for listening to music
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Nest AudioandNest Miniare part of Google’s lineup ofsmart speakers.
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We’ve examined their differences to help you decide which one is a better fit for you.
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Overall Findings
Tuned for music.
A few color options.
Sound: Nest Audio Has an Obvious Edge
75 mm woofer and 19 mm tweeter.
Impressive sound quality for a small gadget.
360-degree sound with 40mm driver.
Google Assistant is easy to hear and understand.
The sound they produce is the most significant difference between the Nest Audio and the Nest Mini.
We believe Nest Audio’s better speaker is worth its higher price.
Bulky design that might not look great everywhere.
Comes in chalk, charcoal, coral, or sky.
Smaller size fits in places the Nest Audio can’t.
The Nest Audio stands 6.89 inches tall.
Although the 1.65-inch Nest Mini is much shorter, finding a place for it is easier.
Another difference is color options, where the Nest Audio barely beats out the Nest Mini.
