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Amazon Echo Hub vs Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
As a smart home controller, the Amazon Echo Hub beats the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), thanks to a larger 8-inch screen, a Zigbee coordinator and a wall mount.
Amazon Echo Hub
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It also adds an Ethernet port, a sharper 1280 x 800 panel and a 15 mm thin body built to hang by a door, usually for a lower price. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the choice for a Google home: it runs Google Assistant, comes in four colors, sits on a nightstand or kitchen counter and, with Nest Aware, listens for glass breaking and smoke or CO alarms. Both skip the camera, have a mic-off switch and a motion sensor, and work as Thread border routers and Matter bridges with partial Home Assistant support. Pick the Amazon Echo Hub for an Alexa wall panel, and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) for a compact bedside or kitchen display in Google Home.
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FeatureAmazon Echo HubGoogle Nest Hub (2nd Gen)Winner
Price$179.99$299.99Amazon Echo Hub
Rating3.94.2Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothAmazon Echo Hub
HubZigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter BridgeThread Border Router, Matter BridgeAmazon Echo Hub
Screen Size8"7"Amazon Echo Hub
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
IntegrationsAlexa, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Home AssistantTie
Voice AssistantAmazon AlexaGoogle AssistantTie
CameraNONOTie
SensorsMotion, Ambient LightMotion, Ambient LightTie

What the differences mean

Assistant and ecosystem

The Amazon Echo Hub runs Alexa and works with Alexa devices; the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) runs Google Assistant and works with Google Home. Pick the one that matches the app you already use.

Wall or table

The Amazon Echo Hub is 15 mm thin and made to be wall mounted, with an Ethernet port for a wired install. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is a small tabletop display with no wall mount.

Zigbee

The Amazon Echo Hub is a Zigbee coordinator, so Zigbee bulbs and sensors pair to it directly. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no Zigbee. Both are Thread border routers and Matter bridges.

Screen

The Amazon Echo Hub has an 8-inch 1280 x 800 screen, the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) a 7-inch 1024 x 600 one. The Google is a better fit for a nightstand, the Amazon for control tiles read from across a hallway.

Safety sound alerts

With a Nest Aware subscription, the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) can alert you to glass breaking or a smoke or CO alarm. The Amazon Echo Hub does not offer these.

Which one to buy if

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Amazon

Amazon Echo Hub

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$179.99
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  • + Price: $179.99
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
  • + Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
  • - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.2

What owners say

Owners of both displays value having one screen for lights, thermostats and camera feeds, and both groups say the software is where they get frustrated. Amazon Echo Hub owners who wanted a dedicated control panel love reaching devices, groups and routines without the phone and single out multi-camera Ring views, but they call the software slow and glitchy, the speakers weak and the in-wall power wiring hard, and some expected more than a control panel. Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) owners use it as much more than a controller, a Google Photos frame, a kitchen screen for recipes and YouTube and a bedside clock, praise sound that is good for its size and report units running for years. They complain that it offers less control than the Google Home app, cannot be customized much and understands only major languages well.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Amazon Echo Hub vs Google Nest Hub: which is better?

The Amazon Echo Hub, as a smart home controller. It has a larger 8-inch screen, a Zigbee coordinator, Ethernet and a wall mount. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the better choice for Google Home users who want a compact tabletop display.

What is the biggest difference between the Amazon Echo Hub and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

The ecosystem and the placement. The Amazon Echo Hub is an Alexa wall panel with Zigbee, while the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is a Google Assistant tabletop display without Zigbee.

Do the Amazon Echo Hub and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) work with Alexa?

Only the Amazon Echo Hub does. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) works with Google Home and Google Assistant instead. Neither supports Apple HomeKit or SmartThings, and both have partial Home Assistant support.

Do the Amazon Echo Hub and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) have a camera?

No. Neither the Amazon Echo Hub nor the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has a camera, and both have a microphone off switch, which makes either a privacy-friendly choice for a bedroom or hallway.

Who should buy the Amazon Echo Hub?

Alexa households that want a wall-mounted control panel for lights, routines and cameras, with a built-in Zigbee, Thread and Matter hub.

Who should buy the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?

Google Home users who want a compact, camera-free display for the kitchen or nightstand, for photos, recipes, music and controlling their devices.

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