August Wi Fi Smart Lock 4TH Gen vs Google Nest Hub Max
Verdict: These products serve fundamentally different purposes: the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock 4th Gen is a retrofit door lock with built-in Wi-Fi and DoorSense released January 2020 at $200 MSRP while the Google Nest Hub Max is a 10-inch smart display with 6.5 MP camera and stereo speakers released September 2019 at $229 MSRP. The lock excels at physical security integration; the hub excels at visual monitoring and voice interaction. They cannot be directly ranked as one is not a substitute for the other.
August Wi Fi Smart Lock 4TH Gen lists at $200 while Google Nest Hub Max lists at $229 — August Wi Fi Smart Lock 4TH Gen undercuts Google Nest Hub Max by $29 (14%).
Winner: Google Nest Hub Max
August Wi Fi Smart Lock 4TH Gen: 6.5/10
Google Nest Hub Max: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| August Wi Fi Smart Lock 4TH Gen | Google Nest Hub Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | 2020-01 | 2019-09 |
| Price USD | 200 | 229 |
| Primary Function | Retrofit smart lock with DoorSense | 10-inch touchscreen hub with camera |
| Voice Assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
August Wi Fi Smart Lock 4TH Gen
What works
- Built-in Wi-Fi for direct connectivity without hub
- Smaller design than prior generations
- Activity logs and DoorSense sensor included
What doesn't
- No touchscreen or camera
- Requires door compatibility check
Google Nest Hub Max
What works
- 10-inch HD display at 1280x800 resolution
- 6.5-megapixel wide-view camera
- Stereo speakers with 3-inch woofer
What doesn't
- No built-in lock control
- Larger footprint than dedicated locks
Bottom line
Our pick: Google Nest Hub Max.
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