Google Nest Mini

Sophisticated searching

Quite complex

The mini is a slim, server-size appliance that brings the speed and relevance of Google's search engine to your company's network.

Affordable. Small. Good high-frequency response.

No significant changes over Google Home Mini. Weak bass and midrange.

Bottom Line: The Google Nest Mini is the most affordable Google Assistant smart speaker you can buy, but it offers virtually no improvements over the previous model.

Improved sound quality ; More sustainable build ; Built-in wall-mount ; Power of Google Assistant ; Physical microphone mute button ; Improved on-device controls

No audio jack ; No clock like new Echo Dot ; Not really an upgrade if you own Google Home Mini

The Google Nest Mini remains a smart and enticing entry-point to Google Assistant in the home, with this update bringing the improvements where they matter the most.

Great price ; Improved speakers and mics ; Wall mount is handy ; Google Assistant is always learning ; Voice Match allows for personalised answers

Better Google Home only £40 more ; Not loud enough for music at a party ; Machine learning is US-only for now

With improved sound, touch controls and a wall mount, the Google Nest Mini is louder and cleverer than ever and will only improve over time

Improved sound quality ; Google Assistant rarely gets stumped ; Works great with other Nest devices ; Inexpensive

Capacitive buttons are easy to miss ; Sound quality still isn’t that great ; No cable management to go with the new mounting hole ; No analog audio output

Just like its predecessor, the Google Nest Mini smart speaker is capable, easy to use, and whip-smart thanks to Google Assistant. Its improvements over the Home Mini are small yet notable, including slightly better sound, a mounting hole, and refined...

Compact design ; Environmentally friendly construction ; Google Assistant functionality ; Physical microphone mute button ; Wall mount option ; Affordably priced

Loses bass after 50% volume

Improved audio; Still great design and value; Faster Google Assistant with local processing; Better mic setup

No significant new features; Limited connectivity options

Wall mountable ; Louder than the Google Home Mini ; Good voice recognition

Average audio quality ; Sounds shrill at high volumes

The Google Nest Mini is priced at Rs. 4,499 in India, and is a mild upgrade over the Google Home Mini in terms of audio quality and voice recognition. Google has made wall mounting possible, which is the biggest physical change.

Eco friendly top cover ; Louder, faster, more bass than before ; Wall mount option included ; Physical switch for mic cut off ; Sensitive mics

Only two colours for India ; Audio or speaker out would have been a bonus

A very handy smartie for every household that can benefit all age groups.