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Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) vs Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat

Full Smart Thermostats comparison in 2026

Updated August 2026
Data from Amazon and official Google and Honeywell Home sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) over Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, driven by rating, warranty, and included accessories. Its clearest strengths are rating, warranty, and included accessories, and it still looks stronger on connectivity and integrations. Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat can still be the right pick, but only if price and voice control outweigh the wider strengths of Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen). That makes Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) the clearer recommendation in 2026.
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FeatureNest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color ThermostatWinner
Price$239.99$127.99Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
Rating4.44.3Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Warranty2 years1 yearNest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Included accessoriesTrim Plate, Temperature SensorNoneNest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFiNest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter, External Temperature SensorsGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantNest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
SensorsProximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient LightTemperature, HumidityNest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)
Voice ControlNOYESHoneywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
ScreenYESYESTie
AlertsTemperature AlertsTemperature AlertsTie
Energy SavingsYESYESTie
System Health MonitorYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) or Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat?

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, warranty, and included accessories.

What is the biggest difference between Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) and Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) lists $239.99, while Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat lists $127.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is listed at $239.99, while Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat is listed at $127.99. Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat (better spec).

Who should buy Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)?

Choose Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat?

Choose Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat if your priority is price and voice control and that matters more than rating.

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