Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced vs Sensi Touch smart thermostat comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Ecobee and Sensi sites.

2026 verdict

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is the more capable smart thermostat overall, leading on connectivity, integrations, sensors and alerts. It adds dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, occupancy sensing, temperature and intrusion alerts, remote sensor support and integrations like IFTTT that the Sensi Touch lacks. The Sensi Touch smart thermostat is no pushover: it carries a higher owner rating, comes in as the more affordable option, offers on-device voice control, and shares a color touchscreen, humidity sensing, Apple Home support and a three-year warranty. Both cover automatic scheduling with energy-saving features. Buy the Sensi Touch smart thermostat if you want a well-loved, low-cost touchscreen thermostat with broad voice-assistant support; choose the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced if you want occupancy sensing, more alerts, remote sensors and dual-band Wi-Fi.

Winner

Ecobee

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced

15% OFF

$169.99

$199.99

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Sensi

Sensi Touch smart thermostat

$149.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced	Sensi Touch smart thermostat	Winner
Price	$169.99	$149.99	Sensi Touch smart thermostat
Rating	4.4	4.5	Sensi Touch smart thermostat
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz WiFi	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, External Temperature Sensors	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
Sensors	Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity	Temperature, Humidity	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
Alerts	Temperature Alerts, Intrude Alerts	None	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced
Voice Control	NO	YES	Sensi Touch smart thermostat
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Included accessories	Trim Plate	Trim Plate	Tie
Screen	YES	YES	Tie
Energy Savings	YES	YES	Tie
System Health Monitor	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Ecobee

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced

15% OFF

$169.99

$199.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, External Temperature Sensors
+ Sensors: Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity
- Price: $169.99 vs $149.99
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5

Sensi

Sensi Touch smart thermostat

$149.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $149.99
+ Rating: 4.5
+ Voice Control: YES
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, External Temperature Sensors

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced or Sensi Touch smart thermostat?

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced is the better overall choice, with dual-band Wi-Fi, occupancy sensing, temperature and intrusion alerts, remote sensor support and wider integrations. The Sensi Touch smart thermostat counters with a higher owner rating, a lower price and on-device voice control.

What is the biggest difference between the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced and the Sensi Touch smart thermostat?

Sensing and connectivity. Both have a color touchscreen and Apple Home support, but the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced adds occupancy sensing, temperature and intrusion alerts, remote sensor support and dual-band Wi-Fi with Bluetooth, where the Sensi Touch smart thermostat is 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.

Do both thermostats support Apple Home?

Yes. Both the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced and the Sensi Touch smart thermostat work with Apple Home, along with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant. The Ecobee additionally supports IFTTT.

Which thermostat has more sensors and alerts?

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced, which adds occupancy and motion sensing plus temperature and intrusion alerts. The Sensi Touch smart thermostat has temperature and humidity sensing but no occupancy sensor or alert features.

Who should buy the Sensi Touch smart thermostat?

Buyers who want a highly rated, affordable color-touchscreen thermostat with voice control and Apple Home support, and who do not need occupancy sensing, extra alerts, remote sensors or dual-band Wi-Fi.

Who should buy the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced?

Anyone who wants occupancy sensing, temperature and intrusion alerts, remote sensor support and dual-band Wi-Fi with Bluetooth on top of a color touchscreen, and does not mind paying more for it.

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