Cielo Breez Max vs Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Cielo and Honeywell Home sites.

2026 verdict

Cielo Breez Max wins this comparison against the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, priced lower, rated higher and offering wider connectivity through its Bluetooth pairing.

Winner

Cielo Breez Max

$114.83

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The two are not built for the same job: the Honeywell is a wired thermostat for a ducted furnace or heat pump with a large customizable color touchscreen, Smart Response learning and monthly energy reports, while the Cielo Breez Max reads infrared to control a ductless mini-split, window unit or portable air conditioner. The Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat pulls ahead on alerts, since it flags extreme temperature swings that the Cielo Breez Max cannot watch for on its own. Homeowners with a standard ducted system who want a large, colorful touchscreen and Smart Response scheduling should pick the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, while anyone cooling a room with a mini-split or window unit needs the Cielo Breez Max instead, since the Honeywell has no way to run that equipment.

Winner

Cielo

Cielo Breez Max

$114.83

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Honeywell Home

Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat

31% OFF

$123.49

$179.99

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Feature	Cielo Breez Max	Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat	Winner
Price	$114.83	$123.49	Cielo Breez Max
Rating	4.5	4.3	Cielo Breez Max
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz WiFi	Cielo Breez Max
Alerts	None	Temperature Alerts	Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Tie
Screen	YES	YES	Tie
Sensors	Temperature, Humidity	Temperature, Humidity	Tie
Energy Savings	YES	YES	Tie
System Health Monitor	YES	YES	Tie
Voice Control	YES	YES	Tie
Speaker	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Cielo

Cielo Breez Max

$114.83

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+ Price: $114.83
+ Rating: 4.5
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Alerts: None vs Temperature Alerts

Honeywell Home

Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat

31% OFF

$123.49

$179.99

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+ Alerts: Temperature Alerts
- Price: $123.49 vs $114.83
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Cielo Breez Max or the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat?

The Cielo Breez Max wins overall, priced lower, rated higher and offering wider connectivity. The Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat pulls ahead only on alerts, and the two are built for different kinds of HVAC equipment.

What is the biggest structural difference between the two?

The Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat is a wired thermostat for a ducted furnace or heat pump. The Cielo Breez Max is an infrared controller for a ductless mini-split, window unit or portable air conditioner, with no wiring into a furnace at all.

Which one has temperature alerts?

The Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat sends alerts for extreme high and low temperatures. The Cielo Breez Max has no temperature alert feature.

Does the Cielo Breez Max have Bluetooth?

Yes, the Cielo Breez Max uses Bluetooth for pairing during setup, something the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat does not support; the Honeywell connects over Wi-Fi only.

Who should buy the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat?

Homeowners with a standard ducted furnace or heat pump who want a large, customizable color touchscreen, Smart Response learning and outdoor weather on the display.

Who should buy the Cielo Breez Max?

Anyone cooling or heating a room with a ductless mini-split, window unit or portable air conditioner that came with an infrared remote, since the Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat cannot control that kind of system.

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