The Google Nest Audio delivers room-filling sound with powerful bass and clear highs from its 75mm woofer and 19mm tweeter, though PCMag found the bass response particularly robust while Smarthomeassistant noted that audiophiles will notice compression on complex orchestral or jazz recordings. Its sleek design uses fabric made from recycled plastic bottles, but SoundGuys found the touch controls to be highly sensitive, leading to accidental triggers when adjusting the speaker's position. The device includes a physical microphone mute switch for privacy and built-in Chromecast Audio for reliable multi-room playback without an extra hub. Because it lacks a battery or auxiliary input, placement is restricted to surfaces near power outlets, making it best for fixed home use rather than portable setups.
- — Delivers room-filling sound with powerful bass and clear highs from its dual-driver setup
- — Features a sleek, fabric-wrapped design made partially from recycled materials that blends into home decor
- — Includes a physical microphone mute switch on the rear to cut power to the mics entirely for privacy
- — Lacks a 3.5mm auxiliary input or battery option, restricting placement to surfaces near a power outlet
- — Highly sensitive touch controls on the top surface can be accidentally triggered during use
- — Audio compression becomes noticeable with complex orchestral or jazz recordings
