Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Google and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Size and versatility favor the Google Nest Hub Max in this one: its 10-inch touchscreen, built-in camera with a 120-degree lens for video calls, Google Assistant, and broader connectivity all outclass the Sonoff NSPanel Pro's compact 3.95-inch panel. The NSPanel Pro claws back ground on price and hub duties, its Zigbee coordinator and router are built in, where the Nest Hub Max is a Thread border router and Matter bridge but not a Zigbee hub. Camera and voice access set the two apart most: the Nest Hub Max welcomes video calls and spoken commands while the NSPanel Pro has neither, trading that for a Zigbee radio bolted permanently to the wall. For a family display with video calling, hands-free control and Google integration, the Google Nest Hub Max is worth the higher price; for a cheap Zigbee-coordinator panel with no camera or microphone, the Sonoff NSPanel Pro fits a narrower DIY brief.
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Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
- Thread border router
- Matter bridge or controller
- Bluetooth
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Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
- Zigbee coordinator
- Matter bridge or controller
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| Feature | Google Nest Hub Max | Sonoff NSPanel Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.0 | Google Nest Hub Max |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Google Nest Hub Max |
| Integrations | Google Home, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant | Sonoff NSPanel Pro |
| Hub | Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Zigbee Coordinator, Zigbee Router, Matter Bridge | Sonoff NSPanel Pro |
| Screen Size | 10" | 3.95" | Google Nest Hub Max |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | None | Google Nest Hub Max |
| Camera | YES | NO | Google Nest Hub Max |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Sensors | Ambient Light | Ambient Light | Tie |
Winner
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Screen Size: 10"
- - Integrations: Google Home, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
- - Hub: Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Zigbee Router, Matter Bridge
$129.90
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant
- + Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Zigbee Router, Matter Bridge
- - Rating: 4.0 vs 4.3
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Google Nest Hub Max or Sonoff NSPanel Pro?
The Google Nest Hub Max wins this comparison, taking rating, connectivity, integrations, screen size, Google Assistant and camera. The Sonoff NSPanel Pro answers only on price and its built-in Zigbee hub.
What is the biggest structural difference between them?
The Google Nest Hub Max has a camera for video calls and full Google Assistant voice control, features the Sonoff NSPanel Pro completely lacks. The NSPanel Pro counters with a built-in Zigbee coordinator and router, hardware the Nest Hub Max does not have.
Does the Google Nest Hub Max have a camera?
Yes, a 120-degree wide-angle camera built for video calls and framing. The Sonoff NSPanel Pro has no camera at all, since it is designed purely as a wall control surface, not a communication device.
Which acts as a Zigbee hub?
Only the Sonoff NSPanel Pro. It works as both a Zigbee coordinator and a Zigbee router, plus a Matter bridge. The Google Nest Hub Max is not a Zigbee device at all, it acts as a Thread border router and Matter bridge instead.
Who should buy the Google Nest Hub Max?
Households wanting a large, camera-equipped Google Assistant display for video calls, music and general smart-home control should choose the Google Nest Hub Max over the smaller, voice-free NSPanel Pro.
Who should buy the Sonoff NSPanel Pro?
Pick the Sonoff NSPanel Pro if you specifically want an affordable in-wall Zigbee coordinator and do not need a camera, voice assistant, or a screen bigger than a light switch.
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