Google Nest Audio vs Sonos One (2nd Gen) – Which One is Better?

Last Updated on August 10, 2022 by James Smith

Are you a music lover who wants to play music at any room in the house? You should consider smart speakers because of their portability. You will have an easy time moving with it around. Smart speakers also have unique features that make listening to music more fun when compared to some huge stereos.

Google Nest Audio and Sonos one are some smart speakers you to choose from. The manufacturers of this speaker have an excellent reputation. This means you will use any of the two speakers for a long time. We will compare Google Nest Audio smart speaker and Sonos one. Our objective is to find which one is the best between the two and help you in deciding the speaker to purchase.

Google Nest Audio	Sonos One (2nd Gen)
PROS	PROS
It has Google digital assistant. It is lightweight. It has Bluetooth.	It has airplay. It has both Amazon Alexa and Google digital assistant. It projects a powerful sound. It supports both wireless and Ethernet internet connection.
CONS	CONS
Its sound isn’t filling. It is only meant for room usage as it lacks a battery.	It doesn’t have Bluetooth. It doesn’t have a battery. It doesn’t support audio input or output connection.
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Specifications	Google Nest Audio	Sonos One Gen 2
Name	Nest Audio – Smart Speake	One (Gen 2) Smart Speaker with Voice Control built-in
Brand	Google	Sonos
Built-In Speakers	Yes	Yes
Featured Streaming Services	YouTube, Spotify, SIRIUS, Pandora	Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, YouTube
Number of Microphones	3
Works With	Google Assistant, Nest, Hue	Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Search Engine Used	Google	Google
Streaming Media Player(s) Supported	Chromecast
Warranty	1 year	1 year

INTRODUCTION

Google Nest audio smart speaker offers users different controlling options. You can use the tap interface at the top of the speaker to control volume and to either play or pause music. There is also a physical mute button you can use. This smart speaker has Google digital assistant that makes it easy to control music through your voice. Therefore, you don’t have to be near the speaker to operate it. Google Nest audio smart speaker has some microphones that help Google digital assistant get voice commands from different angles.

This smart speaker can be connected to wireless internet. Therefore, you will be in a position to stream audio music from different online platforms through your voice. Internet access grants you unlimited entertainment. Deezer, spotify, Pandora and Google music play are some platforms you can access with Google Nest Audio smart speaker.

Google Nest audio smart speaker also has Bluetooth which allows it to connect with other devices that also have Bluetooth. You will be in a position to play music from some connected devices like Smartphone, among others. This smart speaker can be used as a speaker in multi-room sharing. You will be in a position to play the same music in different rooms.

This smart speaker doesn’t come with a battery. It should be connected to a socket through a power cord each time you want to play music. The power cord is long enough to be comfortably used in different rooms. Google Nest Audio smart speaker also comes in different colors. Choose a color that will blend with your surroundings.

Sonos One smart speaker can be connected to internet both wirelessly or wired connection. It has an Ethernet port that can be connected to a wired internet. You will be able to stream music from different platforms such as Amazon music, spotify, Apple Music and TuneIn. This smart speaker can also be used in multi-room sharing if you want to enjoy music in different rooms. Multi-room sharing helps project stereo like sound.

You can use Amazon Alexa digital assistant to control your Sonos one smart speaker. This smart speaker also has Google digital assistant. There are well placed in-built microphones that help your selected voice assistant hear your voice commands and immediately execute them.

Sonos one smart speaker doesn’t have a battery. It should be connected to power whenever you want to play music. The power cord is long enough for the speaker to be placed on top of surfaces that are far from the socket. Sonos one (2^nd Gen) smart speaker has airplay that can be connected to apple product devices such as iPhone, iPad and iPod.  You can play music directly from the paired apple device.

This smart speaker is also available in different colors. Therefore, you can choose the most preferred color out of the available options. Sonos one smart speaker can also be connected to other speakers through multi-room sharing.

DESIGN

Google Nest audio speaker looks like a huge bar soap. This smart speaker is covered by a fabric on both sides. Understand the speaker’s fabrics can come in different colors. The colors vary from light green, black, light blue, light green, pink and white. You will find Google Nest audio smart speaker stable when placed on top of surfaces in horizontal position.

This smart speaker has a mute button at the back. The button can be used to control the selected voice assistant in case you want some privacy. Google Nest audio smart speaker also has its power adapter at the back. This means you don’t have to change the position of the speaker when connecting it to power.

Interestingly, Google Nest audio smart speaker has a touch-sensitive top panel. The touch panel allows you either pause or play music. You can also adjust the speaker’s volume by tapping on sides of the speaker. This smart speaker will exhibit four LED lights at the top. It is an indication that either Amazon Alexa or Google digital assistant is keenly listening to voice commands.

Sonos one (2^nd Gen) smart speaker has a square cylinder shape. It’s the reason it is very stable when placed on top of surfaces horizontally. There are only two colors to choose from when selecting your speaker. It can be either black or white. You will notice strong grilles at the sides of the speaker. The purpose of the grille is to protect your speaker from damage in the event it falls down.

Sonos one (2nd Gen) smart speaker has touch-sensitive panel at the top. You should tap either sides of the speaker to change volume. The center part of the top part of the speaker is the pause/play button. You can also play the next song by swiping your finger on the right side of the top part. There is also a microphone mute button at the top you can use if you don’t want the selected voice assistant to listen in.

This speaker also displays LED lights as an indication Amazon Alexa or Google digital assistant is actively waiting for voice commands. You will also see the power adapter and Ethernet port at the back of the speaker.

AUDIO

Google Nest audio smart speaker has in-built microphones that help Google digital assistant get voice commands from different within the room. You will also be in a position to play different audio formats with this speaker. FLAC, MP3, ALAC, WAV, AIFF and OGG Vorbis are some audio formats you can enjoy with this smart speaker.

This smart speaker has 75mm cone mid-woofer and a 19mm textile dome tweeter. These two boost the overall sound quality of this speaker. The dome tweeter has a Class D amplifier that automatically become active when you connect Google Nest audio to socket. The mid woofer helps project bass when listening to song.

Google Nest audio speaker has DAC that can play audio songs with 24 bit resolution. The DAC has a sampling rate of 48 kHz when playing music. This smart speaker can also attain stereo like projection if used as one of the speakers in multi-room sharing.

Sonos one (2^nd Gen) smart speaker is also in a position to play different audio formats. This means you will enjoy a variety of songs. Apple lossless, WMA, AIFF, MP3, OGG Vorbis, WAV, AAC and FLAC are examples of audio formats you can play with this speaker. Sonos one speaker has an amplifier that powers up its sound quality when playing music.

This smart speaker has six microphones that can listen to voice commands if you are using either Google digital assistant or Amazon Alexa. The microphones help the selected voice assistant get voice commands from the other end of the room. This smart speaker also has a mid-range driver that contains two amplifiers and a woofer. The two amplifiers are Class D. Sonos one (2^nd Gen) smart speaker can attain a frequency of between 250-2,000 Hz.

Sonos One (2^nd Gen) smart speaker also has Bi-Amping which improves the sound projection quality of this speaker.

BATTERY

Google Nest Audio smart speaker can only function if connected to a socket because it lacks a battery. The power cord length of this speaker is 6 feet long. This makes it easy for users to place Google Nest Audio smart speaker on top of surfaces in different rooms.

The input voltage of this speaker is 100-240V, 50/60 Hz. Google Nest audio power cord has an output voltage of 16.5V, 2.5A. It is also difficult to bend the power cord.

Sonos one (2^nd Gen) smart speaker should also be connected to a socket anytime you want to use it as it lacks a battery. This smart speaker has a power cord that is 2 meters long. Therefore, you can use your speaker in different rooms and on sockets that are far from surfaces.

The input voltage of this speaker is 120-230 V and a frequency of 50/60 Hz. You will notice the outer material used in the power cord is strong, giving you long time usage.

CONNECTION

Google Nest audio smart speaker has Bluetooth version 5 that can pair with other devices that have Bluetooth. Bluetooth version 5 is fast in terms of data transfer and connection. Its speed is estimated to be 2mbps. Ensure your device is near Google Nest audio speaker for connection to be straightforward and easy.

This smart speaker can also be connected to wireless internet connection. You will be able to stream music from different online platforms such as Google play music, Deezer, spotify, Pandora and TuneIn. Ensure you have a strong internet connection to enjoy music while streaming from different platforms.

Sonos One (2^nd Gen) smart speaker has airplay that can be used to connect it with apple products like iPhone, iPad and iPhone. You can play music directly from any paired apple device. Sonos One smart speaker cannot connect with devices that have Bluetooth.

You can also connect this smart speaker to both wired and wireless internet. Therefore, you can stream audio music from different online platforms using either Amazon Alexa or Google digital assistant. Amazon music, Google play music, spotify, Pandora, Deezer and iHeartRadio are some platforms you can enjoy with this smart speaker.

WEIGHT

Google Nest Audio smart speaker weighs 2.9 lbs, which automatically gives users an easy time carrying it both inside and outside the house. This smart speaker has a diameter of 3.5 inches, height of 7 inches and width of 5 inches. Therefore, you will enjoy every minute of using your Google Nest Audio smart speaker.

Sonos one (2^nd Gen) smart speaker weighs 1.78 kilograms. The weight gives users an easy time handling and carrying it around. This speaker has a width of 4.7 inches, height of 6.5 inches, and diameter of 4.75 inches.

CONTROL

 Google Nest audio smart speaker can be controlled through Google digital assistant. This feature allows you to control your speaker without physically touching it. The speaker has microphones meant to make voice commands clear for Google digital assistant. This makes voice commands executed instantly.

There is touch-sensitive panel at the top of Google Nest Audio smart speaker. You can use the touch sensitive panel and a microphone mute button to control this speaker. The touch-sensitive panel and the mute button should be physically operated.

Sonos one smart speaker has Sonos application which can be used for control. The application is compatible with phones that have iOS and android operating systems. You will also notice the user-friendly interface of this speaker.

You can use either Amazon Alexa or Google digital assistant to control this speaker. These two assistants take voice commands, making it easy to control the speaker from the other end of the room.

There is also a touch interface at the top of Sonos one application you can use to physically control the speaker. The interface control is simple and easy to understand.

MOBILE USAGE

Google Nest audio smart speaker can be connected to mobile phones through Bluetooth. You will be in a position to make phone calls and send text messages to only contacts saved in your contact list.

Sonos one smart speaker doesn’t support calls or text messages to contacts saved on the phone paired through Airplay.

VERDICT

Sonos one (2^nd Gen) smart speaker is more powerful when compared to Google Nest audio. This is applies to sound quality and various features to choose from. Choose Sonos one (2nd Gen) speaker and enjoy playing music.