Nest Temperature Sensor vs SwitchBot Meter Pro

The SwitchBot Meter Pro wins decisively, with a higher rating, lower price, a 3.6-inch display showing time and weather trend, humidity sensing, alerts and broad integrations. The Nest Temperature Sensor is a temperature-only Nest Thermostat accessory whose sole edge is longer battery life.

The Meter Pro is a full-featured standalone sensor and mini weather station with a large display and near-universal smart-home support, while the Nest reads temperature only and works exclusively as a Nest Thermostat companion.

The SwitchBot Meter Pro, whose 3.6-inch screen adds time, date and a weather-trend indicator alongside temperature and humidity. The Nest Temperature Sensor has no display at all.

The Nest Temperature Sensor, rated at about two years on a CR123A cell, versus roughly one year for the SwitchBot Meter Pro on 2 AAA batteries.

Buyers who want a large, information-rich display and humidity data that ties into HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home or Matter, and who may build an indoor/outdoor weather station with SwitchBot gear.

Nest Thermostat owners who only need to help their thermostat balance a room's temperature with a long-lasting battery, and do not need a screen, humidity or integrations.