Our quick take

Google Nest Hub Max - 5.0 / 5

Design

  • 10-inch display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 1280 x 800 HD resolution Dimensions: 250.1 x 182.6 x 101.23mm / Weight: 1.32kg Physical switch for microphone and camera activation Finishes: Chalk / Charcoal

Features

  • Google Assistant Compatible smart home device control Duo video calling - inidividual and group Face Match / Gesture support

Nest Cam functionality

  • Fully-functioning Nest camera 6.5-megapixels 127-degree field of view

Sound performance 

  • 2.1 speaker arrangement 2x 18mm 10W speakers 1x 75mm 30W woofer

To recap

Adding a camera not only makes the Max significantly different from the smaller original Nest Hub, it’s a logical way to add heaps of appeal. In one masterstroke it makes the Nest Hub Max a three-in-one smart home device: a security camera, speaker and smart display. And it’s great.