The HomePod mini and Google Nest Audio are two of the best smart speakers on the market. But which is best for your home? Here’s a closer look at both products.
The Apple HomePod mini is arguably the best HomeKit hub on the market, offering impressive audio quality, an eye-catching design, and a surprisingly affordable price tag. If you’re not sold on HomeKit, however, Google Nest Audio gives it a run for its money. Google’s popular smart speaker clocks in at the same $100 price tag while offering access to Google Assistant — making it easy to communicate with the rest of your smart gadgets.
If you’re in the market for either of these products, here’s a closer look at everything offered by the HomePod mini and Google Nest Audio.
The next generation of the HomePod takes on an almost perfectly spherical shape versus the cylindrical shape of its predecessor. It looks somewhat similar to the Amazon Echo, but the elegant design comes as no shock — Apple has always excelled at making attractive products.
At just 3.3 inches tall, the HomePod Mini is absolutely tiny. It’s available in a wide array of colors, including space gray, yellow, orange, white, and blue.
Meanwhile, the Google Nest Audio has a more pill-like appearance. While not unattractive, it is substantially different than the HomePod mini, but still fits with most home decor without a problem. The Google Nest Audio is wrapped in fabric like its predecessors and comes in five color options: chalk, charcoal, sage, sand, and sky.
It’s worth pointing out that the Nest Audio is also twice the size of the HomePod mini, measuring 6.
