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

The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) wins overall, with a higher owner rating, a self-learning schedule, a system health monitor, more sensors, a bundled remote sensor and Matter support. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential 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 Essential offers a color touchscreen, Apple Home support and a wider alert suite.

The Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) ships with a Nest temperature sensor. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential supports remote sensors but does not include one in the box.

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential 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, more alerts and a longer three-year warranty at a lower price, and who do not need self-learning, a system health monitor or a bundled sensor.

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.