Google Pixel Tablet vs. Nest Hub Max

We compare Google's Pixel Tablet with the Nest Hub Max, what new capabilities the Pixel Tablet gives you over the Nest Hub Max, but also the surprising features the Nest Hub Max retains that the Pixel Tablet can't match.

Specifically, we'll compare the two photo display's operating system differences, speed, performance, display quality, app support, camera quality, sound quality, photo slideshow modes, and what situations each is more suited for over the other.

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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Speaker dock and Hub Mode
1:39 - Display quality
2:25 - Bedtime mode vs. Ambient EQ
2:59 - Performance and Apps
4:52 - Widgets
5:59 - Sound quality and Google Assistant
6:39 - Camera comparison
7:41 - Hardware design
8:14 - Recommendation

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[DavidNikkiZane]

nobody is saying this for some reason... the interface on the nest hub is much better suited for a smart home display and i assumed that the pixel tablet would simply switch to this interface when docked, but this is not the case at all

[nfesto]

What about speaking to the google assistant? I think it is terrible on the Pixel tablet. Most of the time it asks you to unlock the device and only then performs an action you requested. I had to turn off the assistant and switch back to Nest audio.

[out_of_the_BOX]

Hey, great review! You probably have no clue who I am but I was at your talk for the NSLC business camp and I really appreciated the advice you gave. Your content seems great, and I'm happy you came to talk to us. Thanks Josh!

[Mark-nsjo]

It should just do what the Nest Hub Max can do and more. But it can't.... The Pixel Tablet should have its camera work as a security cam, facial recognition that gives personalised info, gesture controls, and an adaptive screen based on its environment. The speaker should also be on par with the Nest Hub Max. I'd buy it if this was the case, but it unfortunately just isn't.

[lance]

I've been wanting to see this type of video since the tablet came out. Thank you!

[johnathanblade]

It's such an easy task. I just setup an old honeycomb tablet as a photo frame. I loaded up an sdcard with 280 photos, and that was all that I needed to do. I also just did the same thing with an iPad 2. That was an awful experience, but I digress. If the photo frame function is your main goal, you don't need any new tech. You could probably buy a Fire Tab on the cheap if you do need something new for this function.

[rohitarora]

One disadvantage of pixel tablet is u can't set the default speaker for media playback

[imjustsomepersonontheinternet]

Gesture controls are a life-saver on Nest Hub Max.

[ogedayyazici]

waiting for this device's review from you :)

[wantikjasonchiu]

well, to me, I think that if you want less distractions with using a full version of the browser app then use the nest hub max because they don’t really have ads like the browser has.

[doomy_doomy]

The biggest thing will be the pricing. I remember seeing the Max for $99 during black friday. I went with the cheaper one because I didn't think I needed the webcam and it is literally a photo stresmer I got for $49.99. If the tablet was OLED then maybe, but if the tabket actually shows you who is at your front door when the nest goes off unlike the nest hub; then sold on that feature alone.

[khn-on]

Awesome review. Just the one I was looking for.

[blackbushido]

Hello. Great and informative video. Which one works better with Sonos and Vivint Home Security??

[odemata]

Probably wait for the next iteration of the tablet. Hopefully it'll have the latest Tensors chip, 120hz screen as well allow for the dock speaker to operate or cast to independently of the tablet.

[pg]

Hub Max has well known defect where it doesn't display all photos in your album and there is no fix for this as of yet.

[ostheus]

What a about personal infos? How does Pixel Tablet deal with?

[whatthehell]

Pixel tablet is a compelling tablet for me but europe has a very different price here. Currently Google has the tablet for 399 in the US. Here in Switzerland it's 619chf which is insane

[carolinahuergo]

Quick question, I don’t own an android and don’t need the pictures features, I want to use the hub for my cameras/ music - so should I get the pixel or the hub max ??

[BIIIKES]

(1:52) My Pixel Tablet specs are 10.95”