Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced vs Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)

The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) wins overall, adding a self-learning schedule, a system health monitor, ambient-light sensing, a bundled remote sensor and Matter support. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced counters with a lower price, a three-year warranty, a color touchscreen and Apple Home support.

Automation and monitoring. The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) learns your routine automatically and includes a system health monitor for your HVAC, while the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced focuses on a color touchscreen, a wider alert suite, Apple Home support and a longer warranty.

The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) ships with a Nest temperature sensor. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced supports remote sensors but does not include one, though it does come with a trim plate.

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced supports Apple Home but not Matter, while the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) supports Matter but not Apple Home. Choose based on your smart home platform.

Buyers who want a color touchscreen, Apple Home compatibility, a broader alert suite and a longer three-year warranty at a lower price, and who do not need self-learning or a system health monitor.

Anyone who wants a self-learning thermostat with an animated display, a bundled remote sensor, HVAC health monitoring and Matter support, and is comfortable paying more for that feature set.