Lenovo Smart Clock vs Google Nest Hub – Which One Good?

Last Updated on August 9, 2022 by James Smith

New designs of smart speakers emerge daily. That is why you should grab yourself a smart speaker. Lenovo smart clock and Google Nest hub are examples of smart speakers you should consider. These two smart speakers stand out from numerous smart speakers because of their touch screens.

This gives both Lenovo smart clock and Google Nest Hub a modern look. Users will also have an easy time using both of the smart speakers. Are you having a difficult time choosing between Lenovo smart clock and Google Nest Hub?   We will provide you with their specifications, performance and features. Afterward, you will be in a position to make a wise choice.

Lenovo Smart Clock	Google Nest Hub
PROS	PROS
It has a night light. It has Google Voice assistant. Its LED display is easy to read. It is portable.	It can play both audios and videos. It has Google voice assistant. It is easy to use. It supports calls.
CONS	CONS
It has a week audio quality. The LED display is limited. It only supports audio files.	Its audio can’t fill a room.
CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE

Specifications	Lenovo Smart Clock	Google Nest Hub
Name	Smart Clock with Google Assistant	Nest Hub 7” Smart Display with Google Assistant
Brand	Lenovo	Google
Built-In Speakers	Yes	Yes
Works With	Google Assistant, Arlo, Wink, Hue, Nest, Ring, SmartThings	Google Assistant, Nest, Hue, SmartThings
Search Engine Used	Google	Google
Streaming Media Player(s) Supported	Chromecast	Chromecast
Voice Assistant Built-in	Google Assistant	Google Assistant
Microphone Features	Microphone-Mute	Three far-field microphones
Wireless Multi-Room Audio	Yes	Yes
Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	5.0	5.0
Headphone Jack	No	No
Wireless Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	Wi-Fi
Operating System Compatibility	Android	Android, Apple iOS
Warranty	1 year	1 year

INTRODUCTION

The first thing you will notice when you look at Lenovo Smart clock is its 4 inch touch screen. Lenovo smart clock speaker gives you a variety of clock interfaces display to choose from. You can control the smart speaker fully through the touch screen. This smart speaker can also be used as one of the smart speakers in multi-room sharing. Its speaker is powerful to fill music in a small or medium sized room.

Lenovo smart clock doesn’t have a battery. Therefore, it should be connected to power anytime you want to use. This smart speaker can be connected to wireless internet connection. You will be in a position to access plenty of audio songs. Lenovo smart clock speaker also has Bluetooth. This makes it possible to pair with devices that have Bluetooth. You can play music directly to the speaker through the paired device like mobile phone.

You will also be in a position to make calls on numbers saved on your contact list while your phone is paired to Lenovo smart clock smart speaker. This smart speaker also comes with Google digital assistant that takes voice commands. You will be able to control Lenovo small clock smart speaker through voice commands. Microphones are well placed around the speaker for Google assistant to hear voice commands.

This smart speaker has a USB port that you can connect your flash disk and play audio music stored in it. The USB port can also be used to charge other devices.

The Google Nest Hub smart speaker also has a touch screen that is 5.5 inches. You can use the touch screen to control your smart speaker. This smart speaker is more developed as you can play both audio and video files. You can also view pictures from the screen. Google nest hub speaker has light sensor that automatically adjusts the screens light to fit a room.

Google Nest hub smart speaker also comes with Google digital assistant that gives you an easy time controlling. You simply need to use your voice. This smart speaker can be used as one of the speakers in multi-room sharing. It has a very powerful smart speaker that can fill a room. Google Nest Hub smart speaker can be connected to other devices like mobile phones through Bluetooth. You will be in a position to play music on the speaker from your paired device.

This smart speaker allows you to use make calls and send messages while phones are still connected to it through Bluetooth. Google Nest hub smart speaker can be connected to wireless internet connection. You will access content online such as audio, videos and pictures, among others. This means you will constantly be entertained when you connect your device to the internet.

DESIGN

Lenovo smart clock has a rectangular wedge shape. It should be placed in a horizontal manner to attain stability. You will automatically notice the LED readout. The LED display showcases time in big characters. You will also see your local temperature on the display. Lenovo smart clock LED display limits what can be displayed.

You will see the gray fabric that covers the sides of this smart speaker. It brings a modern look. The gray fabric also acts a protective layer against sharp objects. Lenovo smart clock smart speaker also has a series rubber buttons at the top. There are four well-arranged buttons at the top of the smart clock. They are two volume buttons, pause/play button and alarm button. One volume button is for powering up the volume and the other one for reducing the volume.

Lenovo smart clock has LED light ring at the back. It is bright enough to illuminate your way at night. You will also see a power adapter at the back of this smart clock speaker. Lenovo smart clock also has a microphone mute switch at the back. You will also see a USB port next to the microphone mute switch. The port can be used to charge devices. There are also in-built microphones to help the Google assistant get commands.

Google Nest hub smart speaker has a visible 7 inch touch screen. The touch screen allows you to control various things such as pictures, videos, audios and display on the screen. You will see an attachment behind the touch screen that is covered by fabric. The fabric protects the speaker from sharp objects. The attachment at the back of the speaker makes it stable when placed on top of flat surfaces.

There are different colors you can choose for the attachment base. It can be blue, white, black or pink. Google Nest hub smart speaker has a power input port you will always use anytime you want to use your speaker. This smart speaker also has a microphone mute button and volume control toggles at the back.

Google Nest Hub has alight sensor that helps it automatically control the brightness levels on its own. The attachment base also has in-built microphones that help Google assistant clearly get voice commands.

BATTERY

Lenovo smart clock smart speaker should be plugged into power anytime you want to use as it doesn’t have a rechargeable battery. Its power adapter is 4.5 feet long. This gives you the comfort of using your Lenovo smart speaker at different places within the room.

The adapter can also stretch and is made from quality material that doesn’t easily bend. Therefore, you are assured of long term usage. This smart speaker has an output voltage of 20V and amp output of 1.5.

Google Nest Hub smart speaker also doesn’t have a battery. This means it should be connected to power anytime you want to use it. The length of the power cord of this smart speaker is 1.5 m long. It allows you to place your Google Nest Hub on top of surfaces next to the socket.

The input voltage of this speaker is 100-240V, 50-60 Hz. You will also notice the power cord is made from a strong material that is hard to bend. Therefore, be assured of long term service.

AUDIO

Lenovo smart clock sound projection isn’t impressive if you are used to quality sound. It has a tiny speaker that favors only small sized rooms. You notice the bass of Lenovo smart clock sound is very weak or almost non-existent, depending on the song you are playing. Lenovo smart clock speaker make words audible from the other end of the room. However, it will fill the room.

This smart speaker supports multi-room sharing. You can use it to improve sound projection quality in the house. Lenovo smart clock also has in-built microphones that make Google voice assistant powerful.  Lenovo smart clock speaker can play various audio formats. FLAC, Mp3, HE-AAC, WAV and LE-AAC are some formats you can play with this smart speaker.

Similarly, Google Nest Hub smart speaker’s audio projection isn’t that powerful. It can’t fill any room with a booming power. Amazingly, its bass can be heard from a distance. You can clearly hear words from the other end of the room. MP4 and WebM are some video formats you can with Google Nest Hub smart speaker.

You can also play audio formats with this smart speaker. Opus, Mp3, Mp4 audio, LC-AAC, Vorbis, FLAC and WAV are some audio formats you can play on your Google Nest Hub smart speaker.

CONNECTION

Lenovo Smart clock has a Bluetooth feature. Users can use it to pair their mobile phones with it. You can also pair it through Bluetooth with compatible speakers. Lenovo smart clock can pair with devices within 50 meters radius. Bluetooth is one of the ways you can use to play music on your Lenovo smart clock speaker from the paired devices. You can also make calls to contacts when your phone is connected to this speaker through Bluetooth.

This smart speaker has a USB port that can be used to connect a flash disk. Afterward, you will be in a position to play audio music files stored in the connected drive. The USB port can also be used to charge mobile devices.

Lenovo smart clock can also be connected to a wireless internet connection. Afterward, you will be in a position to play audio songs across different platforms. TuneIn, Spotify, Pandora and Google play music are some platforms you can access when a wireless internet connection. A strong internet connection helps avoid buffering.

Google Nest Hub smart speaker can also be connected to a Wireless connection or   Wi-Fi. This gives you access to a variety of entertainment materials. It can be videos, audios, pictures or cooking recipes. You will have an easy time streaming because of the touch screen and the availability of Google voice assistant. YouTube music, Google play music, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn and iHeartRadio are some platforms you can access with Google Nest hub speaker when connected to a wireless internet.

This smart speaker can also be paired to other devices like phone through Bluetooth. Bluetooth allows you to play songs directly from your paired device. You can only connect Google Nest hub with your device if it is within the 50 meters radius.

WEIGHT

The weight of Lenovo smart clock is 0.7 lbs. You won’t notice the weight when carrying it from one location to another. The 0.7 lbs weight makes Lenovo smart clock one of the lightest smart speakers. You will have an easy time carrying it around the use. Lenovo smart clock can also be packed in the bag and move with it.

The speaker has a height of 3 inches, width of 4.5 inches and diameter of 4.75b inches. This is the reason behind the stability and comfort when carrying Lenovo smart clock around.

On the other hand, Google Nest Hub smart speaker weighs 1.1 lbs. Users also have an easy time handling and carrying it around. The dimensions of Google Nest hub smart speaker are 4.6*7*2.6. This represents height, width and diameter respectively. The dimensions of this smart speaker make it possible to pack in a bag and move with it.

CONTROL

Lenovo smart clock has rubber buttons at the top. These buttons when combined with the touch screen can be used to control Lenovo smart clock smart speaker. The buttons and the screen should be physically operated.

This smart speaker can also be controlled through Google Home application. The application can be downloaded on phones with either android or iOS operating systems. You will have an easy time using the application.

Lenovo smart clock comes with Google voice assistant that makes it easy to control. You simply give Google voice assistant your command and it will be executed. There are also well placed microphones that help Google voice get voice commands.

Google Nest Hub can be controlled through the buttons and through the touch screen. Both the screen and the buttons should be physically operated. The display interface on the screen and the buttons are well highlighted. This makes it easy to operate your Google Nest Hub.

You can also operate Google Nest Hub through Google voice assistant. There are in-built microphones that help Google voice assistant get commands from different angles.

SCREEN

Lenovo smart clock has a screen that is 4 inch. The screen is touch, giving you an easy time controlling it. Lenovo smart clock screen resolution is 480*800 pixels.

On the other end Google nest hub has a 7 inch screen. Its screen has a resolution of 1024*600 pixels. The size of the screen makes it enjoyable watching videos or pictures.

MOBILE USAGE

Lenovo smart clock allows you to make calls to contacts saved on the phone through Bluetooth. You don’t have to disconnect the Bluetooth connection in order to make a call.

Google Nest Hub smart speaker allows you to make both calls and send messages to contact lists while still connected through Bluetooth.

VERDICT

There is no doubt Google Nest hub smart speaker takes the day. It allows you to play both audios and videos. You can also use the touch screen to open videos. The screen also has an easy to use interface that many people can understand.