Nest Temperature Sensor vs SwitchBot Meter Plus

The SwitchBot Meter Plus wins as a general sensor, offering a lower price, a big 3-inch LCD, humidity sensing and broad integrations across HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home. The Nest Temperature Sensor is a temperature-only Nest Thermostat accessory with a higher rating and 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 has no screen and tracks temperature alone.

The Nest Temperature Sensor at about two years on a CR123A, compared with roughly one year for the SwitchBot Meter Plus on 2 AAA cells.

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

Nest Thermostat owners who just want to balance a room's temperature with a long-lasting battery, and do not need a screen, humidity readings or third-party integrations.