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Airthings Wave Plus vs Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

Full Smart Air Quality Monitors comparison in 2026

Data from Amazon and official Airthings and Ecobee sites.
2026 verdict
Between Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and Airthings Wave Plus, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is the better overall pick in 2026, leading on price, rating, and connectivity. The main reason it wins is price, rating, and connectivity, and screen and integrations strengthens that case. Airthings Wave Plus remains a niche alternative if warranty, sensors, and alerts matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is enough to make Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureAirthings Wave PlusEcobee Smart Thermostat PremiumWinner
Price$249.99$149.63Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Rating4.24.4Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Warranty5 years3 yearsAirthings Wave Plus
ConnectivityBluetooth, Other2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
ScreenNOYESEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
IntegrationsAlexaGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTTEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
SensorsTVOC, CO2, Radon, Temperature, Humidity, Atmospheric PressureTVOC, CO2, Temperature, Humidity, OccupancyAirthings Wave Plus
AlertsTemperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts, Air Quality AlertsTemperature Alerts, Air Quality AlertsAirthings Wave Plus
Weather ResistanceNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Airthings Wave Plus or Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and connectivity.
What is the biggest difference between Airthings Wave Plus and Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Airthings Wave Plus lists $249.99, while Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium lists $149.63.
Which one looks better on price?
Airthings Wave Plus is listed at $249.99, while Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is listed at $149.63. Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (better spec).
Who should buy Airthings Wave Plus?
Choose Airthings Wave Plus if your priority is warranty and sensors and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?
Choose Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than warranty.
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