Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential vs Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential edges it overall on a lower price, more sensors and more alerts, including temperature and intrusion alerts. The Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat counters with a higher owner rating, a 4.3-inch touchscreen, voice control and dual-band Wi-Fi.

Sensing and alerts versus connectivity and voice. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential adds proximity sensing and temperature/intrusion alerts, while the Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat adds built-in voice control and dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi.

The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential. It supports temperature alerts and subscription-based intrusion alerts, whereas the Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat does not include built-in temperature, air-quality, fire or intrusion alerts.

The Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat leads there, offering dual-band 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi and built-in voice control through connected assistants. The Ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential runs on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only and has no on-device voice control.

Buyers who want the more affordable touchscreen thermostat with extra proximity sensing and temperature plus intrusion alerts, and who do not need dual-band Wi-Fi or built-in voice control.

Buyers who want a well-rated 4.3-inch touchscreen with voice control, dual-band Wi-Fi and external-sensor support for room balancing, and who can do without occupancy-style sensing or intrusion alerts.