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Google Nest Mini
30 reviews
May, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews of Google Nest Mini. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and microphone. The design and price are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the bass quality and usability.
sound, price, design, microphone, size
usability, bass quality
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Google Nest Mini is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : Chris Hall Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)
Google Nest Mini review: Mini update, max impact
With a new name - it's Nest rather than Home - this 'mini' entry point to the smart home speaker maximises the sound quality compared to before.
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.
Oct, 2019
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Expert review by : Dominic Preston (techadvisor.co.uk)
Google Nest Mini
The Google Nest Mini doesn't re-invent the wheel - and leaves the original Home Mini design almost untouched - but upgraded audio makes this the new best Google Assistant speaker around.
Nov, 2019
Expert review by : Henry Burrell (stuff.tv)
Google Nest Mini review
A modest update to Google's cheapest rebranded smart speaker
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
Nov, 2019
Expert review by : Edward N. Albro (goodgearguide.com.au)
Google Mini
Google brings all the searching power of its Web based search engine to your office network with the Google 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.
Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)
Google Nest Mini
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.
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.
Oct, 2019
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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (techhive.com)
Google Nest Mini review: Modest improvements make Google’s smallest smart speaker even better
Expect (slightly) more bass, a mounting hole, and refined controls, all for the same price as the older Home Mini.
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...
Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)
Google Nest Mini review: A Google Assistant for any room
Our Google Nest Mini review looks at the tech giant's second iteration of their small speaker with Google Assistant functionality.
Compact design ; Environmentally friendly construction ; Google Assistant functionality ; Physical microphone mute button ; Wall mount option ; Affordably priced
Loses bass after 50% volume
Nov, 2019
Expert review by : Eugene Jeong (phonearena.com)
Google Nest Mini Review
This year's Made by Google event came chock-full of new product announcements, including the unveiling of the new, second-gen Nest Mini. The smart speaker replaces the Google Home Mini from 2017, which received much love as an easy entry into Google's...
Improved audio; Still great design and value; Faster Google Assistant with local processing; Better mic setup
No significant new features; Limited connectivity options
Oct, 2019
Expert review by : Aditya Shenoy (gadgets.ndtv.com)
Google Nest Mini Review
Google's new Nest Mini smart speaker is priced at Rs. 4,499 in India
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.
Jan, 2020
Expert review by (stuff.tv_in)
Google Nest Mini review
Okay Google. You do sound better!
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.
Dec, 2019
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