Google Nest Audio vs Google Home Max Smart Speaker

There are many reasons why you should invest in a smart speaker for entertainment. All smart speakers are simple in terms of design and usage. Therefore, anyone will be in a position to play music with it. The most interesting this about smart speakers is their portability. You will have an easy time carrying them around. There are also different types of speakers to choose from.

Google Nest audio and Google Home Max speaker are some top speakers you should consider. Today, we will compare the two smart speakers and help you make a wise decision between the two speakers. Comparison helps you choose a speaker that will address your personal needs.

Google Nest Audio	Google Home Max
PROS	PROS
It has Bluetooth. It has Google voice assistant. Its sound quality is good for a medium sized or small room. It is portable.	It has an audio input jack. It has a very powerful speaker. It can be paired with devices that have Bluetooth. It has an impressive look.
CONS	CONS
It lacks a battery. It doesn’t have either an audio input or output jack. Its sound quality decreases on full volume.	It can be heavy for some people. It may produce much bass on full volume.

INTRODUCTION

Google Nest Audio smart speaker comes in different colors. You can choose blue, green, dark gray, pink or light gray. This is one of the few smart speakers that offer personalization. You will notice the light weight of this speaker when you lift it. The weight will give you an easy time handling it at any time.

This smart speaker doesn’t have a battery. Therefore, it should be connected to a power cord and then socket. Google Nest Audio smart speaker favors indoor usage because it should always be connected to power. This smart speaker has Google digital assistant that allows users to use their voice to control the device. Google Nest audio smart speaker has 3 microphones that can hear voice commands from a distance.

The top part of Google Nest Audio smart speaker is touch. This means you can physically operate the speaker with ease. The touch commands are simple and straightforward. Google Nest Audio smart speaker also can be connected to other devices through Bluetooth. This allows you to connect with various devices like mobile phone and speakers.

Google Nest Audio can also be connected to wireless internet, allowing you to stream music from different online platforms. This speaker can also be used in multi-room sharing if you want stereo like sound projection.

Google Home Max smart speaker has Google digital assistant that allows you to control it through your voice. You have to give Google digital assistant voice commands for them to be effected. This smart speaker has a magnetic base that offers stability when set on top of a surface.

You should also connect Google Home Max to a socket through a power cord anytime you want to use it because it doesn’t have a rechargeable battery. Ensure there is a socket in a room you intend to use this smart speaker.

Google Home Max can be used as one the numerous speakers in multi-room sharing if you want to enjoy songs in all the rooms in your house. This smart speaker allows users to stream different audio songs by connecting to wireless internet. Ensure the internet is stable to enjoy streaming music.

You can also pair Google Home Max smart speaker with other devices through Bluetooth. This allows you to play music directly from some paired devices to the speaker such as mobile phones. Google Home Max smart speaker also has an audio input jack that allows you to play music from other devices. This smart speaker also has a USB port that can be used to charge other devices and connect flash disks and play audio songs.

DESIGN

The unique bar soap shape of Google Nest Audio smart speaker makes it stand out. You have to place this smart speaker straight upwards for stability when plugging it into socket and playing music. Google Nest Audio smart speaker is stable when placed on top of surfaces.

This smart speaker is covered by fabric that is available in different colors. It can be light blue, white, black, pink and light green. Choose a fabric color that impresses you or matches with your color theme. You will notice a power adapter at the back of your Google Nest Audio smart speaker. It is connected to a cord before being connected to a socket.

There is also a mute button at the back you can use if you don’t want Google digital assistant to listen in. The top part of Google Nest Audio smart speaker is touch-sensitive. You can control volume or play/pause songs through the touch panel. The center part of the touch-panel responds by either pausing or playing music, whereas the sides control the volume. You may also see four LED lights at the top part of Google Nest audio speaker. This is a signal that Google digital assistant is actively listening to voice commands.

Google Home Max smart speaker looks rectangular at the front and inclined at the back. This unique design allows users to use it both horizontal and vertical. You will find both ways stable. You can stick the magnetic base for maximum stability.

The front part of Google Home Max smart speaker is covered by a fabric grille. You can find the fabric grill in either white or light gray colors. The top part of this smart speaker is touch-sensitive. This means you can control the speaker from its top part. The right and the left sides of the top part are used to control the volume of the speaker. You can pause or play music by touching the center part of the top part.

Google Home Max smart speaker has a microphone mute button at the back. The button is used to control Google digital assistant. You will see a power cable at the lower back of the speaker. There is also a USB port and an audio input jack next to the power cable. The LED light display at the top part of the speaker displays the volume levels.

AUDIO

Google Nest Audio smart speaker can play different audio formats through Bluetooth or wirelessly. These formats are MP3, WAV, OGG Vorbis, AIFF, ALAC and FLAC, among others. This speaker also has DAC that can attain a sampling rate of 48 kHz when playing an audio song. It can also support audio songs with 24 bit resolution.

The 19mm textile dome tweeter which has class D amplifier influences the quality sound produced by Google Nest Audio smart speaker. This amplifier will automatically be active once you connect the speaker to power. Google Nest Audio speaker also has a 75mm paper cone mid-woofer. The mid-woofer influences the quality of sound projected by this speaker.

This smart speaker can also be connected with other speakers in multi-room sharing. Afterward, you will be in a position to achieve a stereo like sound in the house. Google Nest Audio smart speaker has 3 in-built microphones that enable Google digital assistant to listen to voice commands.

Google Home Max smart speaker supports different audio formats. WAV, FLAC, Vorbis, MP3, LC-AAC, HE-AAC and OPUS are some audio formats you can play with this speaker. Google Home Max smart speaker has an integrated amplifier that boosts its sound quality. Impressively, the integrated amplifier is always active. This means the sound quality of the speaker will never change anytime you play music.

Google Home Max smart speaker also has a 2 way crossover channel quality. You can’t forget multi-room sharing support. This speaker can be used as one of the speakers in multi-room sharing if you want stereo like sound in your house.

There are two drivers inside the speaker, namely woofer driver and tweeter driver. The tweeter driver can produce frequencies from 1500 Hz upwards, whereas woofer driver can produce frequencies from 50 Hz to 1000 Hz.  This is enough proof that you will enjoy the sound projection by Google Home Max speaker anytime you play music. There are also in-built microphones that assist Google digital assistant listen to voice commands from different parts angles.

BATTERY

Google Nest Audio smart speaker is best suited for indoor usage as it solely relies on direct socket current to operate. It doesn’t have an in-built battery. This speaker has a power cord that is 6 feet long, which allows users to play music in different rooms.

The input voltage of Google Nest audio smart speaker is 100-240V, 50/60 Hz. Consequently, this speaker has an output voltage of 16.5V, 2.5 A. Google Nest Audio smart speaker power cord is hard to bend. This assures you of long term usage.

Google Home Max smart speaker has a 6.6 feet long power cord. It should be connected to power because it doesn’t have a battery. The input voltage required for this smart speaker is 100-240V, whereas the frequency is 50-50 Hz. Users are assured safety when using this speaker because the power cord is made from shock protective material.

CONNECTION

Google Nest Audio smart speaker has two main forms of connections. This smart speaker can be connected to the internet through wireless connection. Access to the internet allows you to play audio songs across different platforms. TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Deezer and spotify are some platforms you can access when Google Nest Audio speaker is connected to the internet. Google digital assistant makes streaming easy.

This smart speaker has Bluetooth, which allows it to pair with devices that have Bluetooth. Google Nest Audio smart speaker has Bluetooth version 5, which is twice faster than previous versions. It transfers data at a rate of 2mbps. The speaker can be paired with up to two devices at a time.

Google Home Max smart speaker has Bluetooth version 4.2. Therefore, it can be paired with devices that have Bluetooth like mobile phones. Bluetooth version 4.2 transfers data at a rate of 1mbps. You can play music directly on the speaker if your mobile phone has been paired.

There is an audio input jack you can use to connect with other devices like tablet and smartphones, among others. The size of the audio input jack is 3.5mm.

Google Home Max smart speaker can also be connected to wireless internet connection. This allows you to play songs from different streaming platforms like Deezer, iHeartRadio, spotify, Pandora and Google music play. A strong internet connection eliminates buffering while enjoying variety of music. Google digital assistant makes streaming music simpler when using Google Home Max smart speaker.

WEIGHT

The weight of Google Nest Audio smart speaker is 2.9 lbs. This will give users an easy time handling or carrying it. The dimensions of this speaker also provide added stability when carrying it around. It has a height of 7 inches, diameter of 3.5 inches and width of 5 inches.

Google Home Max smart speaker weighs 11.55 lbs. Its weight makes it stable on top of surfaces, making it difficult to fall. This speaker has a diameter of 6.25 inches, width of 13.25 inches and a height of 7.75 inches. You will have an easy time moving this smart speaker from one room to another. The dimensions also make it easy to handle.

CONTROL

Google Nest Audio smart speaker can be controlled through Google digital assistant. You simply need to give it voice command and it will be executed. There are in-built microphones that make it easy for Google digital assistant to hear voice commands.

This smart speaker can also be controlled through the touch interface at the top part of the speaker and the microphone mute button. The touch interface is only limited to volume and playing or pausing music.

Google Home Max smart speaker can be controlled through Google Home application. This application can be downloaded on phones with iOS or android operating systems. Most individuals find Google Home application easy to use.

You can also use Google digital assistant to control Google Home Max smart speaker. Simply give Google Home Max smart speaker your voice command and it will be executed. You can also use Google Home Max smart speaker to stream music from different online streaming platforms.

Google Home Max smart speaker has a touch-sensitive interface at the top of the speaker. You can use the touch-sensitive interface to physically control it.

MOBILE USAGE

Google Nest audio can be paired with android phones that have Bluetooth. Once paired, you will be in a position to make calls and send messages only to contacts saved on the contact list.

Google Home Max smart speaker permits only calls to contacts on contact list if paired to an android phone through Bluetooth.

VERDICT

Choose Google Home Max smart speaker over Google Nest audio if you need a speaker that produces quality sound. It also has impressive features which make listening to music enjoyable.