Smart Displays

Key specs:

• 7-inch touchscreen, 1024x600 resolution
• 1.7-inch tweeter
• 2 far-field microphones
• Google Assistant built-in
• No camera
• Ambient EQ light sensor

Pros:

• Relatively inexpensive for a smart display
• Small footprint ideal for nightstand or desk
• Useful touch screen for visual answers
• No camera for privacy protection
• Google Photos integration for digital photo frame

Cons:

• Weak audio performance per PCMag testing
• No camera for video calls
• Discontinued by Google, replaced by 2nd gen
• 1024x600 resolution below 720p

Key specs:

• 10-inch HD touchscreen (1280x800)
• 6.5MP camera with 127-degree wide field of view and auto-framing
• Stereo speakers: 2x 18mm 10W tweeters + 1x 75mm 30W woofer
• Weight: 480g (16.9 oz)
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Thread border router
• Chromecast built-in, Matter support, works as Google Home hub

Pros:

• Great stereo speakers with 30W woofer fill a room with quality audio and bass
• Clever motion-tracking camera auto-frames and follows you during video calls
• Privacy switch blocks both camera and microphone with visual indicator
• Face Match personalization shows calendar, messages, and commute info
• Gesture control: raise hand to pause/resume playback

Cons:

• Video calls limited to Google Duo only (no Skype/Zoom support at launch)
• No physical camera shutter - only a digital kill switch
• Sound quality noticeably behind dedicated speakers like Google Home Max
• No Netflix or Hulu streaming support at launch
• Camera lacks night vision functionality

Key specs:

• 10-inch HD display
• 13MP camera with Smart Camera auto-framing
• Alexa built-in
• 10W audio (tweeters + woofer)
• Messenger and WhatsApp video calling

Pros:

• Smart Camera pans and zooms to follow you during video calls
• Easy calling via Messenger, WhatsApp, and Workplace
• Solid Amazon Alexa capabilities
• Shows Facebook, Instagram, and uploaded photos

Cons:

• Facebook privacy concerns
• Choppy Bluetooth on some test calls
• No Google Meet or Skype support
• Requires Facebook/Messenger account

Key specs:

• 10-inch 1280x800 display
• 12MP camera with 125-degree FOV
• Built-in battery (up to 5 hours video calls)
• Portable with handle and charging dock
• Dual 5W drivers + 20W woofer

Pros:

• Portable with built-in battery and handle
• Auto-framing camera
• Robust communication and media features
• Zoom, Webex, GoToMeeting support

Cons:

• Inconsistent, sometimes harsh audio balance
• Strange mix of standalone and website-based apps
• No Google Meet or Skype support
• Facebook privacy concerns

Key specs:

• 10-inch HD touchscreen (1280x800)
• 6.5MP camera with 127-degree field of view and auto-framing
• Stereo speakers: 2x 18mm 10W tweeters + 1x 75mm 30W woofer
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Thread border router
• 30W power adapter, DC power jack
• Matter support, Chromecast built-in

Pros:

• Excellent audio quality with booming bass and clear mids/hands
• Camera auto-framing tracks movement during video calls
• Physical privacy switch disables camera and microphones
• Face Match personalization recognizes up to 6 users
• Gesture control allows hand-raise to pause/resume playback

Cons:

• Video calls limited to Google Duo (not Zoom or Skype)
• No night vision on built-in camera
• Nest Cam integration issues for iOS users
• Background photos fixed to setup account, not per-user
• Gesture control only supports single pause/resume action

Key specs:

• 20W output power (1 x 20)
• Dynamic frequency response 60Hz-20kHz
• Dimensions 4.4" x 5.3" (11.2 x 13.4 cm)
• Weight 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
• Google Assistant built-in

Pros:

• Google Assistant built-in for voice control
• AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in for streaming
• Compact design fits anywhere in home
• 360-degree JBL Pro Sound
• Easy setup via Google Home app

Cons:

• Monophonic sound (not stereo)
• No stereo pairing support with another Link Music
• No analog audio input or output
• Lacks user-adjustable EQ controls
• Requires Google Home app for setup