Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) review

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) is the low-cost smart display that still covers the basics, at $99.99 on the Google Store. Google lists a 7-inch touchscreen at 1024 x 600, three far-field microphones, a full-range speaker it says has 50% more bass than the first Nest Hub, and the Gemini for Home voice assistant. There is no camera at all. Quick Gestures use the Soli sensor to pause music or stop a timer with a wave, and a Sunrise Alarm slowly brightens the screen in the morning, which makes it a natural fit for bedrooms. It has a Thread border router, works with Matter and has Chromecast built in, so it can control and cast to many Google Home devices. The trade-offs are no video calls, a lower-resolution screen and some features, such as alerts for glass breaking or smoke alarms, that need a Google Home Premium subscription. We compared documented specs and published prices; we did not test it.

Who it is for

bedrooms and Google Home users on a budget

Price

$99.99 at the Google Store.

Nest Hub (2nd gen) $99.99 or make 4 payments of $25.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 14, 2026.

Key features

• 7-inch touchscreen at 1024 x 600
• Gemini for Home voice assistant with Voice Match
• No camera; Quick Gestures use the Soli radar sensor instead
• Thread border router and Matter support as a Google Home hub
• Sunrise Alarm and a speaker with 50% more bass than the original Nest Hub

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest verified price in this list at $99.99
• Strength: No camera, which suits bedrooms
• Strength: Chromecast built in, with Netflix, YouTube, Disney+ and Hulu among listed partners
• Weakness: No camera, so no video calls
• Weakness: 1024 x 600 screen is the lowest resolution among the Google and Amazon displays here
• Weakness: Sound event alerts such as glass breaking need a Google Home Premium subscription

Key facts

• Price checked: $99.99 at the Google Store
• Screen: 7 in, 1024 x 600
• Camera: None
• Assistant: Gemini for Home
• Smart home hub: Thread, Matter

Where it ranks

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) is No. 4 in our Best Smart Displays verdict.