Nest Mini 2nd Gen - $49 and 3 Far-Field Mics
Published on 09/17/2026 at 22:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Nest Mini 2nd Gen keeps Google Assistant in a compact body with a 40 mm driver, 3 far-field microphones, and a listed U.S. price of $49.99 as of 09/17/2026.Google Store
Small Speaker, Clear Numbers
The support documentation identifies the model as Google Nest Mini with model number H2C, and it lists a diameter of 3.85 in, a height of 1.65 in, and a power cable of 1.5 m.Google support documentation
The same Google documentation lists 3 far-field microphones, 360-degree sound, and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac on the Nest Mini page, which sets its core hardware profile.Google Nest and Home device specifications
Price And Retail Check
The Google Store page shows $49.99, while Best Buy's search results for Google Nest Mini show a $49.99 price point and a separate product page for Nest Mini (2nd Generation) with Google Assistant in Charcoal notes that the item is no longer available in new condition.Best Buy search results
Google lists the speaker at $49.99, and the retail checks place it in the same entry-level smart speaker bracket that also includes older Nest Mini listings at the same price point.Best Buy product page
Position In The Nest Line
Google's help pages describe Nest Mini (2nd gen) as the smaller speaker in the Nest lineup, while Google later introduced the Google Home Speaker at $99.99 on the same store domain, giving the newer model a higher price tier.Google Nest Mini store page
That gap matters in the range: Nest Mini stays the compact, lower-cost speaker, while the Google Home Speaker adds Gemini features, 360-degree sound, and a $99.99 sticker.Google Store pricing
Who It Fits
Nest Mini 2nd Gen suits readers who want a speaker with voice control, Bluetooth, and a small footprint: 3.85 in across, 1.65 in high, and a 1.5 m power cable keep it easy to place on a shelf or table.Google product documentation
Its limit is simple: the product is an older 2nd-gen speaker, and newer Google home audio hardware sits above it at twice the Google Store price.Google Store price
Quick Facts
- Product: Nest Mini (2nd Gen)
- Manufacturer: Google LLC
- Category: Smart speaker
- Model: H2C
- Dimensions: 3.85 in diameter, 1.65 in height
- Microphones: 3 far-field microphones
- Power Cable: 1.5 m
- Price: $49.99 (as of 09/17/2026)
Google Nest Mini (2nd Gen) at Google Store
The Google Store page lists the speaker at $49.99 and frames it as a compact smart speaker with voice control.
