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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium vs Nest Thermostat

Full Smart Thermostats comparison in 2026

Updated June 2026
Data from Amazon and official Ecobee and Google sites.
2026 verdict
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium wins the 2026 matchup against Nest Thermostat, mainly on rating, warranty, and included accessories. The main reason it wins is rating, warranty, and included accessories, and integrations and sensors strengthens that case. Nest Thermostat still makes sense if price is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium. Overall, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium makes more sense for most people.
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FeatureEcobee Smart Thermostat PremiumNest ThermostatWinner
Price$149.63$104.00Nest Thermostat
Rating4.54.2Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Warranty3 years1 yearEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Included accessoriesTrim Plate, Temperature SensorNoneEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, External Temperature SensorsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTTEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
SensorsProximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, TVOC, CO₂Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient LightEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
AlertsTemperature Alerts, Air Quality Alerts, Fire Alerts, Intrude AlertsTemperature AlertsEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Voice ControlYESNOEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
SpeakerYESNOEcobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
ScreenYESYESTie
Energy SavingsYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium or Nest Thermostat?
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, warranty, and included accessories.
What is the biggest difference between Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium and Nest Thermostat?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium lists $149.63, while Nest Thermostat lists $104.00.
Which one looks better on price?
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is listed at $149.63, while Nest Thermostat is listed at $104.00. Nest Thermostat (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 Thermostat?
Choose Nest Thermostat if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.
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