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Nest Hub (gen 2) | Shorty review

 

The Nest Hub gen 2 smart display is not that different from its predecessor and that's okay. Where Google made improvements and the addition of sleep tracking makes this device a worthy upgrade. Let's jump right in and talk about it!


Starting with the display. It's very good and ideal for photos and screensavers. Video looks good as well, keeping things nice and crispy. Also, the glass goes edge to edge making it easier to clean and keeping unwanted particles.


Moving on to sound. This was an area where Google needed to improve and they did just that. Music gets nice and loud with more noticeable bass than the gen 1 model. Vocals come through too so listening to podcasts became a little easier without the need to turn things all the way. 


The last things I want to mention are the software and performance. There is a processor update but unfortunately, it does not feel like it. Things can get laggy at times when interacting with the display but it does not hinder the experience, that much. I would say the performance is passable, however, I hope Google can make things more responsive in a software update. Speaking of the software, it's mostly the same but there is one notable feature worth mentioning and that's sleep tracking. I have yet to try this feature out to date because this device resides in my bathroom for the time being. I do plan on trying this out in the near future and will provide an update on my experience. 


All in all, I must say that I do like this device and believe it's worth the upgrade over the OG Nest Hub. Sound is much better and with the addition of sleep tracking as a bonus feature combined with all the things you can do with this smart display I definitely recommend it. The Nest Hub is one of those devices that found a spot in my life and with Google known for making helpful updates over time I'm sure I will benefit from owning this device for years to come.


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