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| Feature | Amazon Echo Show 11 | Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 | $299.99 | Amazon Echo Show 11 |
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.2 | Amazon Echo Show 11 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Amazon Echo Show 11 |
| Hub | Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Amazon Echo Show 11 |
| Screen Size | 11" | 7" | Amazon Echo Show 11 |
| Camera | YES | NO | Amazon Echo Show 11 |
| Sensors | Motion, Temperature, Ambient Light | Motion, Ambient Light | Amazon Echo Show 11 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Integrations | Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant | Tie |
What the differences mean
Ecosystem
The Amazon Echo Show 11 runs Alexa, so it fits an Amazon household. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) runs Google Assistant and is the natural fit for Google Home, so the choice often starts with the assistant you already use.
Camera
The Amazon Echo Show 11 has a camera for video calls. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no camera at all, which is why it is popular as a bedside and photo-frame device where privacy matters.
Screen size
The Amazon Echo Show 11 uses an 11-inch 1920 x 1200 screen, while the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is a 7-inch 1024 x 600 panel. The larger screen is easier to read from across a kitchen, and the smaller one suits a nightstand.
Hub roles
Both act as a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, but only the Amazon Echo Show 11 adds a Zigbee coordinator, so it can host Zigbee devices directly. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is not a Zigbee hub.
Sleep sensing
The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) includes radar-based Sleep Sensing for the bedside, tracking sleep without a camera. The Amazon Echo Show 11 focuses on presence, temperature and light sensing for routines rather than sleep tracking.
Which one to buy if
- you live in the Alexa ecosystem
The Amazon Echo Show 11 runs Alexa, inherits an existing Amazon account, and works with familiar music and smart home settings.
- you want a camera-free display for a bedroom
The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no camera and adds radar sleep sensing, making it a natural bedside device.
- you want a bigger screen for recipes and video calls
The Amazon Echo Show 11 has an 11-inch screen and a camera, where the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is a 7-inch, camera-free panel.
- you want to host Zigbee sensors without another hub
Only the Amazon Echo Show 11 is a Zigbee coordinator as well as a Thread border router and Matter bridge.
- you are already deep in Google Home
The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) keeps one app for the whole home, with Google Assistant and a Thread and Matter role.
- + Price: $149.99
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, 6 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Price: $299.99 vs $149.99
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.3
What owners say
Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) owners praise its versatility for the price: a digital photo frame through Google Photos, a kitchen companion for recipes and video, surprisingly good sound for its size, and a bedside clock that adds radar sleep sensing without a camera. They describe quick setup, a responsive touchscreen and long-lived units, while warning that it offers less control than the Google Home phone app, that only major languages work well on device, and that its automations are weaker than rivals. Amazon Echo Show 11 owners lead with the screen and the sound, calling the 11-inch panel bright and easy to read across a room and the audio strong for a display this size, with far-field microphones that catch a quiet request from across the room. They flag the touchscreen freezing until a reboot, the loss of the sliding camera shutter, and the screen waking on its own to promote content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 11 or Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?
For most buyers the Amazon Echo Show 11, on screen size, camera, sound, Zigbee support and price. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the better fit for a Google home that wants a camera-free bedside and photo display.
Does the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) have a camera?
No. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is camera-free and uses radar for its Sleep Sensing. The Amazon Echo Show 11 has a camera with a microphone and camera off button.
Do both work as smart home hubs?
Both act as a Thread border router and a Matter bridge, but only the Amazon Echo Show 11 is also a Zigbee coordinator, so the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) cannot host Zigbee devices directly.
Can the Amazon Echo Show 11 work with Google Home?
No. The Amazon Echo Show 11 is Alexa-only, with partial Home Assistant support, and does not work with Google Home, Apple HomeKit or SmartThings. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is Google Home only.
Which has the better screen for a kitchen?
The Amazon Echo Show 11, with its 11-inch 1920 x 1200 panel, is easier to read from across a room than the 7-inch 1024 x 600 screen on the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen).
Is the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) good for sleep tracking?
Yes. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) uses a radar sensor rather than a camera to track sleep at the bedside, a feature the Amazon Echo Show 11 does not offer.
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