The Google Nest Audio is now down to approximately $69, or approximately 30% below its regular price of $99.99, and it’s the rare sub-$100 speaker that can own a room. If you’ve been holding out hope of giving your kitchen, bedroom or office better sound and the benefit of hands-free help, it’s time to take action.
Why This Smart Speaker Deal Is Important
At this price, Nest Audio is competing not just with low-end smart speakers but with numerous small Bluetooth models that do not offer voice control or multi-room audio. Two speakers in a stereo pair will still run you under $140 when they’re on sale, and provide you with an expansive soundstage and true left-right sound separation that typically costs significantly more.
It also extends your smart-home budget. For homes that already have Android phones, Google TV or Chromecast in the mix, Nest Audio drops right into your setup with low friction — no new apps needed, no new habits required, just better sound and voice control in the places you need it.
Sound and features punch above the speaker’s price
Google lists a 75mm woofer and 19mm tweeter on its spec sheet, a driver combination that consistently cranks out more full midrange tones and makes vocals clearer than most pint-sized speakers. In reality, the Nest Audio skews warm without losing detail — of podcasts or dialog, that is. It can fill a small to midsize room with sound without that hollow tinny tone endemic in speakers like this.
Tuning helps. Media EQ that changes with what you’re playing — movie, music, or voice — and Ambient IQ that subtly adapts to the background noise in your room so spoken content remains intelligible. Far-field microphones do a good job picking up “Hey Google,” even when music’s playing, and there’s a physical switch to mute the mic for privacy.
Networking is basic: there’s dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, as well as Chromecast built-in for quick casting from Android and Chrome. Multiple Google speakers can be grouped for synchronized playback or paired in stereo with a second Nest Audio unit for a slightly more hi-fi experience.
Smart home and Assistant benefits that add value
The value extends beyond sound. Google Assistant keeps hands-free timers, weather forecasts, calendar inquiries and smart-home routines under control with finesse, and the new Google Home app simplifies device management far beyond what it used to be. If you have a Chromecast with Google TV, you can configure a pair of Nest Audios to be your default for the TV speakers — or not connected at all without an add-on soundbar needed; notch it as an easy living-room upgrade.
For customers who are concerned about sustainability, Google’s environmental materials note that the speaker enclosure is “70% made from recycled plastic,” which is a nice thing to see in a category where every other company’s claims on this front tend to be pretty gossamer-thin.
How it compares with competitors at this price
Compared to Amazon’s Echo (4th gen), Nest Audio swaps out the Echo’s integrated smart-home hub (Zigbee/Thread) for deeper connections with Google services and Chromecast. Both also play well with sound quality, and which you favor generally depends on whether your home leans Assistant or Alexa.
Against Apple’s HomePod mini, Nest Audio generally gives you a room-filling experience for about the same MSRP. HomePod mini is deeply tied to iPhone and HomeKit, as well as Thread; Nest Audio is more appropriate for Android households and Google-friendly homes. In the sub-$70 category, this deal makes Nest Audio one of the best values for music-first listeners who also want voice control.
Buying tips and what to know before you check out
Before you hit the button to check out, figure if you want a single unit or a stereo pair for your space — music and Cinema TV are dramatically better in stereo. Make sure you have nearby AC power (it doesn’t have a battery) and reliable Wi-Fi where it will live. There’s no 3.5mm audio input — so assume casting or Bluetooth for your external sources.
If you prioritize privacy, there’s a hardware mute switch that cuts power to the microphones, and you can check or auto-delete voice activity in the settings for your Google account. For families, voice match also ensures the Assistant can answer from personal calendars and reminders to the correct person.
Bottom line: Discounted by 30%, the Google Nest Audio is a compelling impulse-buy sweet spot that makes very few sacrifices on core performance. Delivering a reliable sound, easy cast ability and Assistant convenience, it’s one of the few small speakers that actually feels like an upgrade at the baseline price.
