Nest Audio vs. Nest Mini: Which one is right for you?

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  • čas přidán 2. 11. 2020
  • Is it worth paying twice as much for the $100 Nest Audio, or should you save money and go with the $50 Nest Mini?
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Komentáře • 82

  • @Timzart7
    @Timzart7 Před rokem +19

    Now over two years since Nest Audio was introduced, a half price sale (Black Friday week) made me think it was time to upgrade from the original Google Mini, which I want to use in another room anyway, since you can use any two of these at once. For anyone thinking of this upgrade, I thought besides the more bass and being more usable for a little music once in a while, one advantage I read about is what made me want to try the newer and bigger Nest Audio, and for me it makes it worth the $50 sale price. The three mics in the Nest Audio are ultra-sensitive to low voice levels, even while playing music or an alarm. I use the timers and alarm feature a lot and being able to just say STOP quietly from a distance, and it stops, is really a pleasure. That was annoying in the Google Mini, having to shout at it or tell it STOP or CANCEL multiple times if it didn't hear me the first time.

  • @Manjunn
    @Manjunn Před 3 lety +10

    Excellent video, it's helped me made my decision to go with a dual Audio setup!

  • @charleschaimkohl
    @charleschaimkohl Před 3 lety +43

    The nest mini is usually on sale for $29

    • @rohitsonar103
      @rohitsonar103 Před 3 lety

      With sale, it usually goes arround 20$ in india.

    • @ciprianadrian21
      @ciprianadrian21 Před 2 lety +1

      Got it for 18 £ on Black Friday

    • @daniyalkhizar
      @daniyalkhizar Před 2 lety

      and in canada, it goes for $35 on sale

    • @aimbuzz
      @aimbuzz Před 2 lety +3

      In Ukraine it's $0 on panic day

    • @shion1074
      @shion1074 Před rokem +1

      in Russia, Google will pay you to buy it.

  • @Greg-fs2rh
    @Greg-fs2rh Před rokem +4

    I live in a railroad apartment with high celings. I have a Nest Mini in my front room (Bedroom) and one in the 3rd half room back next to the kitchen. Was looking to add another speaker in the kitchen or bathroom (I like music when I shower). Was leaning toward putting the nest audio in the bedroom or the den. After watching this video, I may just get another mini. Although the problem will be whether to put it in the kitvhen or the bathroom. I have a bluetooth speaker in the bathroom and I think I can pair it with the audio but not the mini.

  • @tomfechhelm
    @tomfechhelm Před 3 lety +28

    If you hate music get the mini. If you don't hate music, you will after listening to it on a mini.

    • @rufatone588
      @rufatone588 Před 3 lety

      Is sound quality that bad in mini??

    • @thisisnotger
      @thisisnotger Před 3 lety +6

      @@rufatone588 it sounds good honestly, especially for the price. You'll notice distortion at max volumes, but in general it's fine and it sounds good in a room.
      I would, however, prefer getting two and setting them up as stereo so you maximize the experience. It's pretty cheap.

    • @xDontStarve
      @xDontStarve Před 3 lety +4

      I've got a UE boom 3 and the mini, to be honest the only difference is the base and high volumes the Google one fails a little bit. If you're gonna use it in a room, doesn't matter what u get, they all will sound great

    • @rufatone588
      @rufatone588 Před 3 lety +1

      @@thisisnotger thank you for info

  • @florianmarinescu963
    @florianmarinescu963 Před 3 lety

    Thanks this was the most useful video for comparing those too product!!!

  • @johnleiigorillo8599
    @johnleiigorillo8599 Před 3 lety +2

    Appreciate this video, it helps me decide which one to buy. Thanks!

    • @IzzAdam1
      @IzzAdam1 Před 2 lety +2

      So which one u buy?

  • @isaiahbonilla7098
    @isaiahbonilla7098 Před 3 lety +19

    I literally just got mine today and man I LOVE THE NEST AUDIO. It's freaking great the bass and highs are pretty damn good I'm glad I got it.

    • @juniorjake3818
      @juniorjake3818 Před 3 lety +2

      dont know if you guys gives a damn but if you guys are stoned like me atm then you can watch pretty much all of the new movies on KaldroStream. Been watching with my girlfriend lately :)

    • @isaiahbonilla7098
      @isaiahbonilla7098 Před 3 lety

      @@juniorjake3818 facts dawg

    • @kasentony1574
      @kasentony1574 Před 3 lety

      @Junior Jake Definitely, I've been using InstaFlixxer for months myself =)

    • @jordystefan2440
      @jordystefan2440 Před 3 lety

      @Junior Jake definitely, I have been using instaflixxer for since december myself :D

    • @isaiahbonilla7098
      @isaiahbonilla7098 Před 3 lety

      @@jordystefan2440 fasho

  • @120hz
    @120hz Před 2 lety +7

    The cat was a dealbreaker for me. They are ancient gods you see, whatever they say , must be correct. So ill have 2 please

  • @zorilaz
    @zorilaz Před 2 lety +1

    Is there a bigger one? I have the nest audio and it's amazing.

  • @Rositamargaretha
    @Rositamargaretha Před 3 lety +3

    There’s a deal for both atm. (U get the mini free) Can u pair them together?

  • @daniellopez732
    @daniellopez732 Před 2 lety +2

    I would rather get a Mini and then get a high quality speaker. It may be more expensive but at least I am actually getting some top quality audio and the convenience of a smart speaker.

  • @scappellos
    @scappellos Před 2 lety +1

    well I just bought an extra nest mini and I received for xmas the nest audio...well u can't compare them, I prefer to put less volume in the nest mini (not the opposite as everyone is thinking) as the quality of nest audio is much and much better than nest mini...but for having a surround effect it is quite cool....I bought the mini for about 24$ and the nest audio now is 50$ in promo, maybe ill get an extra one for the stereo effect or for increasing the surround effect....
    so pity that I still prefer to have also 2 google home mini just cuz I can use them outside with a powerbank....so pity that now u have this handicap for outisde, I guess cuz google didnt like maybe that people were using it as a portable speaker...imagine if nest audio was like that..I was buying 2 extra for sure!

  • @Betaleikz
    @Betaleikz Před 2 lety +1

    Can you pair these two together?

  • @johnyz5988
    @johnyz5988 Před 3 lety +1

    Does anyone knows the nest audio can connect with LG smart tv?

  • @0525ohhwell
    @0525ohhwell Před rokem

    How does one do a speaker comparison with no sound test?

  • @SmartHomeHASHTAGS
    @SmartHomeHASHTAGS Před 3 lety +14

    The Nest Audio would be a good scratching post for cats.

  • @AFiveDayStorm
    @AFiveDayStorm Před rokem +1

    I have two Nest Hubs, a Nest Mini, and Nest Wifi Speakers. The Hubs sound the best, with the Wifi Speakers coming in second, and the mini in last. I was surprised how well the Nest Wifi Speakers sounded.

  • @chrisad1177
    @chrisad1177 Před 3 lety +17

    Just got a Nest mini for $30, an impulse buy at that point and great value. A Nest audio would be nice but is it over 3x better? Not for me

    • @zorilaz
      @zorilaz Před 2 lety +2

      Yes. The soud quality is amazing and loud. Sound is spot on. I have the big one and it's amazing. And to have a speaker like that from Apple you pay double than what goole ask for theirs. The small one is just too small sorry

  • @endorfiene7457
    @endorfiene7457 Před 2 lety +2

    my nest mini keeps getting disconnected every 2 days so i have to set it up again every 2 days :))
    google is aware of this problem but its been a year like this already

  • @Sylvie_124
    @Sylvie_124 Před 3 lety +1

    Sees this video in my recommended when i own both

  • @Pishijoon
    @Pishijoon Před 2 lety

    Hi I have 2 questions, Can we answers the calls on these speakers? and another question can we pair our phones or laptops with these speakers and use them as bluetooth speakers? thanks

    • @APFLAC
      @APFLAC Před rokem

      Yes you can answer Duo calls on it. For phone calls i think it differes per country ..
      As for bluetooth yes you can yse it but if youre watching video the lag is too noticeable to be useful

  • @davidjanson7982
    @davidjanson7982 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm unable to download the app. Why ?

  • @user-vy2ks5zw7d
    @user-vy2ks5zw7d Před 3 lety +2

    Wats quisiera tener unos de esos eso en mi país cuesta muchisimo dinero saludos desde Perú

  • @kopo7466
    @kopo7466 Před 3 lety +5

    Aesthetically speaking, I think the Nest Audio looks better to me. Obviously, it's louder. But financially, the Nest Mini is way cheaper and has lots of deals on it. I grabbed 2 Mini's on sale for the price of one so I could have more around the house, plus one for my girlfriend and we both love them. I mostly use them for smart features and music on occasion.

  • @aneebaba06
    @aneebaba06 Před 2 lety

    I come from the future and the Nest Audio is $50 on Cyber Monday, today 11/29/21 :D

  • @dominicyen2016
    @dominicyen2016 Před 2 lety

    Damnit!! I alrdy bought the nest audio🙃

  • @mizanurbhuiyan3202
    @mizanurbhuiyan3202 Před 3 lety

    Your Google Audio Assistant! sounds nice
    💕 If you want to save
    💞Nest mini $50
    Sure a handsome Asst.👍

  • @bakedzizi
    @bakedzizi Před 3 lety +6

    I have the nest mini which I bought last year during black friday for 30 bucks. I got another free one from youtube music.
    This year I want to get a nest audio for hopefully like 50 bucks

  • @miguellopezramirez2302

    Has este video en español

  • @ghaushahinfinity4910
    @ghaushahinfinity4910 Před 2 lety

    Such a sweetie… I mean the cat hahaha!

  • @armarra
    @armarra Před rokem

    Very good and entertaining review. I'd have preferred more technical comparisons but you did well keeping it real.
    I notice they have Bluetooth 5 which probably allows for the stereo experience.

  • @Curb71
    @Curb71 Před 3 lety +2

    A pair for $38 or a pair for $170. 🤔

  • @DustyVid
    @DustyVid Před 3 lety +2

    yeah if you're buying one of those you're buying them for the speaker now, if you're buying it for affordability at the moment. Yes the other one's cheaper but if you're buying it for quality you want the larger one you can't say your first answer the way you did because it's without the context of the main difference between the two value. Yes quality no.

  • @HansLaros
    @HansLaros Před rokem

    "It has a 75mm subwoofer".
    Calling it an undersized "midrange unit", would be more accurate.

  • @felix_five
    @felix_five Před 3 lety +5

    Disagree. The nest audio sounds way better than the mini. I have both.

    • @kimstockdale632
      @kimstockdale632 Před rokem

      Is Nest Audio still better voice quality listening to news or talk radio?

    • @felix_five
      @felix_five Před rokem

      @@kimstockdale632 yes

  • @berryllium
    @berryllium Před 3 lety +16

    I'm disappointed that CZcamsr don't discuss how the Nest Mini has the most issues especially Wi-Fi disconnection. Always just hear about the positive things, never warning the buyers. Are they afraid that Google won't support them?

    • @Seeeaaan
      @Seeeaaan Před 3 lety +15

      i never had my nest mini disconnect from the wifi randomly before maybe its just a issue you alone are having?

    • @Coffeeratgaming
      @Coffeeratgaming Před 2 lety

      same hear and i have had the mini since its release

  • @fxaman
    @fxaman Před 2 lety +2

    I bought mini and the audio quality is a joke. It’s like listening to music on your phone :D So couple minutes ago I ordered Audio and we’ll see if it’s any better :)

    • @luccatime
      @luccatime Před 2 lety +3

      and what do you think of it?

    • @Reefiasty
      @Reefiasty Před 2 lety +1

      @fxaman and how is the difference?

    • @dunkirito8308
      @dunkirito8308 Před 11 měsíci

      It’s been a year. Was it better?

  • @Gryder3366
    @Gryder3366 Před 3 lety

    I dig it 😎👍

  • @seresthegummybear318
    @seresthegummybear318 Před 3 lety

    Hi

  • @abhishek7dbecks
    @abhishek7dbecks Před rokem

    Amazon echo has what??

  • @ibrahimkesetovic7869
    @ibrahimkesetovic7869 Před 3 lety +2

    if WAP by Cardi B sounds way to good on the new Nest Audio than it's really worth it to spend $50 more than to bye Nest Mini... 😁😂
    LoL 😆

  • @rhdsv3793
    @rhdsv3793 Před 2 lety

    PRECISO DISSO EM PORTUGUÊS, POR FAVOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @IuriSilva
      @IuriSilva Před 2 lety

      O veredito é, economizar e comprar o mini, pois, o nest audio (grande), não tem tanta diferença de som, exceto pelo Bass, que não é tão nitído quanto o da Amazon.

    • @RodrigoFreijanes
      @RodrigoFreijanes Před rokem

      @@IuriSilva no caso seria mais vantagem comprar 2 Nest mini pra usar em estéreo que 1 Nest Áudio pensando em qualidade de áudio?
      Hoje no Brasil consigo comprar 2 Nest mini mais barato que 1 Nest Audio.

  • @mlee1101_
    @mlee1101_ Před 3 lety +1

    Are those...Google Homes? In disguise, of course.

  • @dvvmvp
    @dvvmvp Před 3 lety +1

    Not first (comment)

  • @AadiPatni
    @AadiPatni Před 3 lety +5

    First comment

  • @atownkid33
    @atownkid33 Před 3 lety +1

    First

  • @ARUchannel1
    @ARUchannel1 Před 3 lety +5

    Totally unnecessary

  • @garrettmineo
    @garrettmineo Před 3 lety +1

    None of the above