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

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Ecobee and Google sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium comes out ahead overall. It has the clearer edge on rating, warranty, and sensors, and it stays ahead on alerts and voice control. Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize price and system health monitor above everything else here. That is enough to make Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium the better pick for most buyers.

Winner

Ecobee

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

9% OFF

C$329.99

C$300.29

BUY NOW

Google

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)

14% OFF

$279.99

$239.99

BUY NOW

Feature	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium	Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)	Winner
Price	C$300.29	$239.99	Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Rating	4.5	4.3	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Warranty	3 years	2 years	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Sensors	Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, TVOC, CO₂	Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Alerts	Temperature Alerts, Air Quality Alerts, Fire Alerts, Intrude Alerts	Temperature Alerts	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
System Health Monitor	NO	YES	Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Voice Control	YES	NO	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Speaker	YES	NO	Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Included accessories	Trim Plate, Temperature Sensor	Trim Plate, Temperature Sensor	Tie
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, External Temperature Sensors	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter, External Temperature Sensors	Tie
Screen	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Ecobee

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium

9% OFF

C$329.99

C$300.29

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.5
+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Sensors: Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, TVOC, CO₂
- Price: C$300.29 vs $239.99
- System Health Monitor: NO vs YES

Google

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)

14% OFF

$279.99

$239.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $239.99
+ System Health Monitor: YES
- Rating: 4.3 vs 4.5
- Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium or Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)?: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, warranty, and sensors.
What is the biggest difference between Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium lists C$300.29, while Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) lists $239.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is listed at C$300.29, while Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is listed at $239.99. Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (better spec).
Who should buy Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium?: Choose Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)?: Choose Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) if your priority is price and system health monitor and that matters more than rating.

More Thermostats

Top Thermostats to compare next

Compare smart thermostats by connectivity, scheduling, sensors, display, integrations, automations, energy savings, alerts, and voice control features.

Compare Thermostats