![]() Ultimately, the Nest Audio is a superb choice for any audiophile. If you approach closer to the Nest Audio, it’ll automatically increase the volume on its own - and subsequently lower it if you move farther away. Media EQ allows the Nest Audio to adapt to whatever content you’re listening to (music, podcast, or Google Assistant), while Ambient IQ allows it to adjust its volume when there are sources of noise that come close to it, like a hair dryer, for example. Similar to the Google Home Max, as well as Apple’s HomePod and Amazon’s Echo Studio, the Nest Audio leverages a couple new features that allow it to adjust its audio quality to any room. While this will appease some audiophiles, others may prefer a more bassy tone - which is why I appreciate controls for bass and treble adjustment in the Google Home app. Google specifically tunes the Nest Audio for a more neutral tone, resulting in a sound that balances the lows, mids, and highs. There’s none of that whatsoever with the Nest Audio, which produces ample bass without distortion. John Velasco / Digital Trendsĭon’t get me wrong, the Google Home sounded amazing, but I often found that its bass performance crackled at higher volume levels. And you know what? Its audio performance speaks to that claim. With a 19mm tweeter and 75mm mid-woofer, Google says that the Nest Audio is 76% louder and has a 50% boost in bass over the Google Home. ![]() The internal components make this a vastly superior speaker for music. The natural look of the design meshes nicely with almost any decor. Google’s design of the Nest Audio can be best described as a Google Home Max with a vertical, upright design. The natural look of the design meshes nicely with almost any decor In the rear, you’ll find a mute switch to cut its microphone and a proprietary power port. The top- left corner lowers the volume, the top-right increases it, and the middle area acts as a pause/play function. Adjusting the speaker’s volume is easy - just tap the corresponding touch-sensitive areas. Unfortunately, it lacks the Nest Mini’s ultrasound sensors that detect when your hand comes close to the speaker and automatically illuminates the LEDs. Its clean facade makes me wonder how well the exterior will hold up if it’s placed somewhere more active - like the kitchen countertop perhaps, where it would be exposed to potential spills, splatters, and other hazards that can dirty it up.Įmbedded within the mesh fabric material on the front are the LEDs that come to life whenever you initiate Google Assistant or adjust its audio. Google’s approach to a sustainable future is again on full display with the Nest Audio (always a good thing), as the enclosure is made from 70% recycled plastic. At such a hefty weight, it makes me a bit concerned about what would happen if it were to fall. Underneath the exterior, however, the Google Nest Audio features a metal chassis made of aluminum and magnesium - which explains why it feels so dense for its size. It gives it a more neutral look, especially when combined with its tic-tac shape. From the outside, all there is to see is the fabric mesh material wrapping around the entirety of the speaker. ![]() ![]() There’s a reason why it’s so heavy, though. In contrast, the Google Home feels super lightweight at 1.05 lbs. I was surprised by how densely packed it is, tipping the scales at a whopping 2.65 lbs. Taking the Google Nest Audio out of the packaging, the first thing that stood out for me was its weight. The 10 best smart home products not made by Google or Amazon (or their subsidiaries) Google partners with ADT to launch new smart home security system ![]() The Nest Thermostat is the first smart thermostat with Matter support ![]()
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