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| Feature | GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 | Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $13.99 | $39.98 | GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.4 | GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 |
| Warranty | 1.5 years | 1 year | GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 |
| Screen | YES | NO | GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 |
| Sensors | Temperature, Humidity | Temperature | GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 |
| Alerts | Temperature Alerts, Humidity Alerts | None | GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Tie |
| Integrations | Home Assistant | Google Home | Tie |
What the differences mean
Standalone sensor or thermostat accessory
The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 works on its own through the Govee app and Home Assistant. The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) connects only to a Nest Thermostat, so without one it does nothing.
Humidity
Only the GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 measures humidity. The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) reads temperature alone, which is all a thermostat needs from it.
Screen, alerts and history
The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 shows its readings on a 3.1 inch LCD, sends temperature and humidity alerts and keeps a history. The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) has no screen, no alerts and no history; everything it measures shows up on the thermostat.
Battery
The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) is rated for 3 years on a single CR2 cell. The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 runs on two AAA batteries and Govee does not publish a rated life.
Which one to buy if
- you want to track humidity in a room, a basement or a greenhouse
The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 measures humidity, alerts on it and keeps the history.
- your Nest Thermostat keeps misjudging a bedroom
The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) lets the thermostat heat or cool to the temperature of that room.
- you use Home Assistant
The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 works with it over Bluetooth; the Nest sensor does not.
- you want to read the temperature at a glance
Only the GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 has a display.
- + Price: $13.99
- + Rating: 4.5
- + Warranty: 1.5 years
- - Price: $39.98 vs $13.99
- - Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
What owners say
The two groups buy these for different jobs, and it shows. GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 owners praise accuracy that matches between units, a readable screen with min and max values and the app's exportable history, which some use to settle humidity disputes with a landlord or track a greenhouse; their complaints are that it is Bluetooth only, so remote monitoring needs a Govee hub, and that it works with no voice platform. Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) owners talk about comfort: a Nest Thermostat that finally targets the room people are in, and lower bills from scheduling by room. Their warnings are about compatibility, with UK buyers in particular reporting it would not pair with their Nest Learning Thermostat, and pairing that sometimes hangs before it finishes.
Price history compared
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 or Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)?
The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104, as a sensor: it measures humidity, has a display, alerts, history and a longer warranty. The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) is only worth it as an accessory for a Nest Thermostat.
Does the Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) work as a hygrometer?
No. The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) measures temperature only. The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 measures both temperature and humidity.
What is the biggest difference between the GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 and the Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)?
The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 is a standalone Bluetooth sensor with a screen and an app, while the Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) only reports temperature to a Nest Thermostat.
Which lasts longer on batteries?
The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) is rated for 3 years on a CR2 cell. The GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104 uses two AAA batteries and has no published battery life.
Who should buy the GoveeLife Hygrometer Thermometer H5104?
Anyone who wants to see and log temperature and humidity in a room, with alerts and Home Assistant support, without needing a particular thermostat.
Who should buy the Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)?
Owners of a compatible Nest Thermostat who want it to heat or cool according to a specific room.
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