Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

Google Nest | 4.5 | voice

The Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) is the best smart display for most people. Its 7-inch screen shows you at-a-glance info, plays YouTube and Netflix, displays your Google Photos, and controls your smart home.

The second-gen model adds Soli radar sleep tracking—placed on your nightstand it analyses your sleep stages, breathing, and coughs without any wearable.

Who is it for?

Google Assistant users who want a bedside smart display with unique sleep tracking features.

Pros

  • Soli sleep sensing (no wearable needed)
  • Great speaker for the size
  • Photo frame when idle
  • Quick Google Assistant responses

Cons

  • No camera (can't make video calls)
  • Sleep tracking is Google–privacy consideration
  • Limited smart home hub functionality