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

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is better overall, adding a 7-inch touchscreen, Thread and Matter hub support, motion and ambient-light sensing, and a one-year warranty. The Amazon Echo Pop wins on price and owner rating for anyone who just wants a speaker.

The Nest Hub is a 7-inch Google Assistant smart display with a Thread border router and motion and ambient-light sensors, while the Echo Pop is a screen-free, sensor-free Alexa speaker that only bridges Matter. They also run different ecosystems.

No. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has a touchscreen but no camera, so it cannot do video calls, and the Echo Pop has neither a screen nor a camera.

The Echo Pop works with Alexa only, and the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) works with Google Home only; neither supports the other, so pick the one that matches your existing smart home.

Buy the Nest Hub (2nd Gen) if you use Google Home and want a compact touchscreen with sleep-sensing, Thread and Matter hub support, and a one-year warranty for a kitchen or nightstand.

Buy the Amazon Echo Pop if you are on Alexa and want the cheapest, best-rated small speaker for a room, with no need for a screen, sensors, or a hub.