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| Feature | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) | Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.99 | $299.99 | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.2 | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) |
| Hub | Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) |
| Screen Size | 10.1" | 7" | Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Integrations | Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Home Assistant | Tie |
| Screen | YES | YES | Tie |
| Sensors | Motion, Ambient Light | Motion, Ambient Light | Tie |
| Alerts | Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm | Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm | Tie |
| Voice Match | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Screen
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) has a 10.1-inch 1280 x 800 touchscreen, the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) a 7-inch 1024 x 600 one. The larger screen is easier to read across a kitchen; the smaller one suits a nightstand.
Camera
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) has a camera with an off switch for video calls. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has no camera, so no video calls, though some buyers prefer that in a bedroom.
Zigbee
Both are Thread border routers and Matter bridges, but only the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) is a Zigbee coordinator, so Zigbee bulbs and sensors can pair to it directly.
Assistant and ecosystem
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) works only with Alexa and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) only with Google Home. Neither supports Apple HomeKit or SmartThings.
Size and weight
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) weighs 2.56 kg and owners say it needs room to rotate. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) weighs 558 g and fits a bedside table.
Which one to buy if
- you want video calls from the kitchen
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) has a camera; the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) does not.
- the display goes on a nightstand
The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is small, has no camera, and owners use it as a sleep-sensing clock.
- your devices run on Google Home
The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) works with Google Home, which the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) does not support.
- you have Zigbee devices and no hub
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) is a Zigbee coordinator; the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is not.
- + Price: $249.99
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
- - Price: $299.99 vs $249.99
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
What owners say
Owners of both displays praise quick setup, a sharp screen and the mic-off switch, and both groups use them in the kitchen. Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) owners single out the rotating screen that tracks them during video calls and while cooking, and speakers that sound better than they expected from a smart display; their caveats are a premium price over non-rotating Echo Show models, the open space it needs to turn and occasional sluggishness after updates. Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) owners talk about photo slideshows, recipes, a bedside clock with sleep tracking and how it blends into a Google Home setup, and they complain that the assistant feels rigid with conversational requests and that there is no camera for video calls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) or the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?
The Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen), for its larger 10.1-inch screen, its camera and its Zigbee radio. The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the better fit for a Google Home household or a bedside display without a camera.
What is the biggest difference between the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?
Besides the assistant, the camera: the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) has one for video calls, while the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) has none. The Echo Show 10 also has the bigger screen.
Are the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) Thread border routers?
Yes, both are Thread border routers and Matter bridges. Only the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) is also a Zigbee coordinator.
Do the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) and the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) have the same warranty?
Yes, both come with a one year warranty.
Who should buy the Amazon Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)?
Alexa households that make video calls from the kitchen and want a large display that doubles as a Zigbee and Thread hub.
Who should buy the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?
Google Home households that want a compact display for recipes, photos, timers and a bedside clock, and prefer no camera in the room.
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