Google Nest Hub Max (2019)

Great display. Face Match facial recognition feature is pretty accurate. Ability to play and pause media with gestures. Can double as a Nest Cam. Very good sound quality. Fairly priced

Video calling only works with Google Duo. Gestures can be a little finicky.

A larger version of the Home Hub was always going to be a natural progression, and the Nest Hub Max does enough with its extra real-estate. It’s bigger not only in size, but offers more full-sounding audio and a greater set of features.

Capable free version ; Intuitive apps on many platforms ; Easy setup ; Growing library of on-demand and preprogrammed video streaming content

No HTPC support ; Lacks official interface themes

Plex's intuitive interfaces and comprehensive platform support make it an excellent option for setting up and maintaining a personal media server. An expanding library of free streaming content increases its appeal.

Excellent screen Good, music-friendly speaker Neat design Well-priced

Display isn’t as sharp as Lenovo’s Nest integration wobbly at launch

The turbo-charged version of the Google Home Hub is better for video, music, podcasts and just about everything else. It may not be perfect, but what’s not to like about that summary?

Wildly expensive ; Lacks Wi-Fi

Works with Alexa, Google, HomeKit, IFTTT, and more ; Automatic Lock and Unlock ; Easy to install ; Streamlined design

Pricey ; Short battery life

The sleek August Wi-Fi Smart Lock is easy to install and packs a ton of features into its compact frame.