Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) vs SwitchBot Meter Plus

The SwitchBot Meter Plus wins as a general sensor, offering a lower price, a large 3-inch LCD, humidity sensing, alerts and broad integrations across HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home. The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) is a temperature-only Nest Thermostat accessory whose main edge is longer battery life.

The Meter Plus is a standalone sensor with a large display, humidity readings and wide platform support, while the Nest reads temperature only and works solely as a Nest Thermostat companion.

The SwitchBot Meter Plus, with a 3-inch LCD and both temperature and humidity sensing. The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen) has no screen and tracks temperature alone.

The Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen), rated at about three years on a CR2 cell, compared with roughly one year for the SwitchBot Meter Plus on 2 AAA batteries.

Anyone who wants a large, easy-to-read display and humidity data that ties into HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings, particularly buyers adding a SwitchBot Hub for alerts and remote access.

Nest Thermostat owners who want a long-lasting room sensor to help their thermostat balance temperature, and do not need a screen, humidity readings or third-party integrations.