Amazon Echo Show 21 vs Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Google site.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Amazon Echo Show 21. It separates itself most clearly on rating, hub, and screen size, while still looking better on its broader overall balance. Choose Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) only if price and sensors matters more to you than the broader advantage from Amazon Echo Show 21. In practical terms, Amazon Echo Show 21 is the easier product to recommend.

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 21

$399.99

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Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

$150.00

BUY NOW

Feature	Amazon Echo Show 21	Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)	Winner
Price	$399.99	$150.00	Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)
Rating	4.4	4.2	Amazon Echo Show 21
Hub	Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge	Amazon Echo Show 21
Screen Size	21"	7"	Amazon Echo Show 21
Sensors	Motion	Motion, Ambient Light	Google Nest Hub (2nd 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
Alerts	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm	Tie
Voice Match	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Amazon

Amazon Echo Show 21

$399.99

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.4
+ Hub: Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge
+ Screen Size: 21"
- Price: $399.99 vs $150.00
- Sensors: Motion vs Motion, Ambient Light

Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

$150.00

BUY NOW

+ Price: $150.00
+ Sensors: Motion, Ambient Light
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4
- Hub: Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge vs Zigbee Coordinator, Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Amazon Echo Show 21 or Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?: Amazon Echo Show 21 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, hub, and screen size.
What is the biggest difference between Amazon Echo Show 21 and Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Amazon Echo Show 21 lists $399.99, while Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) lists $150.00.
Which one looks better on price?: Amazon Echo Show 21 is listed at $399.99, while Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is listed at $150.00. Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) (better spec).
Who should buy Amazon Echo Show 21?: Choose Amazon Echo Show 21 if your priority is rating and hub and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)?: Choose Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) if your priority is price and sensors and that matters more than rating.