What is the Google Nest Mini voice assistant worth? [Avis & Review]

“A smart health connected voice assistant offering an elegant design and good voice recognition! "

Prices last updated on April 18, 2020 at 21:55:00

Welcome to our notice and Review devoted toGoogle Nest Mini voice assistant. Marketed since October 2019, it succeeds the Google health home Mini, providing improvements on the sound quality, the speech Recognition and theergonomics. Its launch price is 59.99 euros, which places it in entry level wireless speaker at Google. This model exists in White and in charcoal gray ((model that we tested).

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Google Nest Mini voice assistant

Speech Recognition4.5 / 5

Google health home app4.0 / 5

 Review | Google Nest Mini, sober and elegant

This new model signed google is almost identical to Google health home Mini. Holding in one hand, the Google Nest Mini presents a nice design with beautiful finishes. Thesmart Bluetooth speaker is coated with a mesh fabric, made using recycled plastic. In a charcoal gray or white-gray color, it brings a qualitative aspect. It is on this surface that we distinguish 4 LEDs who send a visual signal when interacting with the voice assistant.

The lower part is covered with a rubber shell which adheres to surfaces and prevents the enclosure from falling. On this face, a notch lets wall mount. What can be interesting for a fixation in a cooked, in bedroom or in a restricted space. We also find on this face, the power port. We regret the disappearance of the micro-USB port. In case of degradation of the wire, it will be necessary to buy a proprietary port, much less universal than the micro-USB. The Google Nest Mini only works when the device is plugged into the mains. Near the power port, the user will find a button to mute / unmute the microphone.

Google Nest Mini bottom

Regarding your weight, the Google Nest Mini weighs 181 grams. Its size is 9.8 cm in diameter and 4.2 cm tall. Its dimensions make it a light and ergonomic device.

The Google Nest Mini includes 3 buttons arranged on the upper parte:

• The first for increase the volume,

• The second opposite the first, for decrease the volume,

• In the center, you can press to pause / start the sound of the device.

The connectors of the'Google Nest Mini speaker is only possible in Bluetooth / Wifi. The initial configuration is to be performed with theGoogle Mini app, a Google account, a wifi and Bluetooth connection. The application is intuitive for a guided installation, step by step.

A good speech recognition 

The speech Recognition of the Google Nest Mini was improved, opposite the previous model. Made of 3 microphones, the capture is sharper and long distance. We had no trouble "talking" with this voice assistant, even with noise in the room where the device is located. With some music at medium volume and a conversation in the same room, the "Hey Google" works very well. However, with a maximum volume and open windows in urban areas, be a few meters away and raise your voice a little bit.

Google Nest Mini: elegant design and good voice recognition

From the start of the configuration, you will be able to choose a male voice or a female voice for your voice assistant Google Nest Mini. Beyond the Bluetooth speaker, the voice assistant responds well to questions likenews, the weather, translations, etc. The possibilities are numerous and are to be discovered.In general, speech recognition is very good. We interacted well with the voice assistant.

A audio quality evolving

TheGoogle Nest Mini voice assistant is above all a smart speaker. The volume is best quality than its competitor the Amazon Echo Dot 3. small and medium power, the sound is correct for a listening to music in the office, or in background for a meal. However, at full power, the sound quality is average. The reproduction of voices is slightly masked by a sound effect. The bass tends to overflow and the treble is less precise.

In summary, it is better to use the Google Nest Mini as extra pregnant for listening to music at the office, in the background during parties or meals. For a non-aggressive use, it is advisable to listen with a volume less than 3/4 of the possibilities of the device.

For music fans, you can always associate a Bluetooth speaker thanks to the'Google health home app. We tested with a Bose SoundLink Mini speaker. The sound quality at high power will be better.

Google Nest Mini

THE VERDICT OF ELECTROGUIDE 

Google Nest Mini voice assistant

In summary, compared to its predecessor, theGoogle Nest Mini smart health connected speaker bring a major evolution in terms of speech Recognition and on the sound quality. The voice recording East responsive and efficient. The grip is simple and is done entirely in theGoogle health home smartphone app. Finally, the elegant design gives it a good integration in spaces, with the possibility of putting it on a wall.

We notice some points to improve like the no micro-USB port and some mini jack. The sound quality at full power is also questionable. However, with a quality speaker, smart health connected in bluetooth, it is possible to turn up the sound at high volume. In summary, theGoogle Nest Mini voice assistant is marketed with a Very good value for money.

The positive points

• Sober and elegant design

• Compact size

• Powerful speech recognition

• Bluetooth connectivity

• Low / medium volume sound quality

• Accessible handling

The negative points

• Sound quality at full power

• No mini-jack

• Single power port

Best price 

Prices last updated on April 18, 2020 at 23:40:00

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