Between the Nest Hub Max and Five, the Nest Hub Max comes out ahead in matter / thread and output, while the Five wins on several specs. Overall, the Nest Hub Max scores 41.6 and the Five scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Nest Hub Max edges ahead on the Mars Score (41.6 vs 35), but the 6.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Nest Hub Max if you care most about matter / thread and output. The biggest gaps in its favor are matter / thread, output.
The Five similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby atmos, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Nest Hub Max is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Nest Hub Max wins
- ▲Has Matter / Thread.
- ▲Output: 30 W vs 0 W.
Why Sonos - Five wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Audio
| Spec | Google - Nest Hub Max | Sonos - Five |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 30 Wlead | 0 W |
| Stereo pairing | false | truelead |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | false | false |
Assistant & Smart Home
| Spec | Google - Nest Hub Max | Sonos - Five |
|---|---|---|
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Matter / Thread | truelead | false |
| Zigbee hub | false | false |
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