Short answer: both are discontinued, so this only matters if you are buying used. Used, the Denon Home 150 is the better pick: it ranks #6 of 15 powered desktop speakers by sound quality (rated 3.5/5), against #14 (rated 2.9/5) for the Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen. If you want one new, the Denon Home 200 replaces the Denon Home 150 and is rated 3.6/5 at $399.
The Denon Home 150 is the better-sounding pick. A compact smart speaker with built in Alexa, easy HEOS setup and stereo pairing with a second unit. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen lacks. The catch: Tom’s Guide’s own complaints are that it costs more than the Sonos One and has no automatic room tuning to correct for placement.
Why pick the Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen: A tiny Google Assistant speaker that responds quickly, raises its volume over background noise and has a mic mute switch. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Denon Home 150 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Denon Home 150 lacks. The tradeoff: Digital Trends’ main complaint was that maximum volume could be louder, and RTINGS’ independent review agrees, naming it their one real weakness.
Buy the Denon Home 150 only if you find one used in good condition; both are discontinued, and it is the better rated of the two. For a new speaker, buy the Denon Home 200, which replaces the Denon Home 150.
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A compact smart speaker with built in Alexa, easy HEOS setup and stereo pairing with a second unit.
A tiny Google Assistant speaker that responds quickly, raises its volume over background noise and has a mic mute switch.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Denon Home 150 | Google Nest Mini 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249 each Discontinued | $119.00 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #6 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #14 of 15 in Small Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Party Mode | Yes (HEOS multi-room, stereo pair with a second Home 150) | Yes (Wi-Fi multi-room, Chromecast built-in) |
| Power Input | External AC adapter | External AC adapter (15W, DC jack) |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg) | 0.4 lbs (181 g) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (2.4/5GHz) | Yes |
| App | Yes (HEOS) | Yes (Google Home) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes (3 far-field mics, hardware mute switch) |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble, via Google Home app) |
| Power Bank | No | No |
| TWS | No | Yes (Wi-Fi stereo pairing via Google Home app) |
| Drivers | 1x 1-inch tweeter, 1x 3.5-inch mid/bass driver | 40mm driver |
| Inputs | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, 3.5mm aux | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 4.7” x 7.4” x 4.7” (120 x 187 x 120 mm) | 1.7” x 3.9” x 3.9” (42 x 98 x 98 mm) (H x W x D) |
| Voice Assistants | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant / Gemini for Home |
| Streaming Services | HEOS app streaming (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, Deezer, SoundCloud, SiriusXM, TuneIn), AirPlay 2 | Chromecast built-in, Spotify Connect |
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