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| Feature | Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) | Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $239.99 | $209.99 | Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) |
| Included accessories | Trim Plate, Temperature Sensor | Temperature Sensor | Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter, External Temperature Sensors | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, External Temperature Sensors | Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) |
| Sensors | Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light | Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity | Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) |
| Voice Control | NO | YES | Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat |
| Speaker | NO | YES | Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Screen | YES | YES | Tie |
| Alerts | Temperature Alerts | Temperature Alerts | Tie |
| Energy Savings | YES | YES | Tie |
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Included accessories: Trim Plate, Temperature Sensor
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Price: $239.99 vs $209.99
- - Voice Control: NO vs YES
- + Price: $209.99
- + Voice Control: YES
- + Speaker: YES
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- - Included accessories: Temperature Sensor vs Trim Plate, Temperature Sensor
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall, the Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) or the Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat?
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen), on learning schedules, a colour 600 x 600 display, dual-band Wi-Fi, occupancy and ambient light sensing and Matter support. Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat wins on price, Apple HomeKit, its long-range Smart Room Sensors and on-device voice control.
Do both come with a room sensor?
Yes. Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) includes a Nest temperature sensor and selects sensors by time of day. Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat includes a Smart Room Sensor with up to 200 ft range that also detects occupancy and measures humidity.
Which supports Apple HomeKit?
Only Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat, alongside Alexa, Google Assistant and SmartThings. Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) has no HomeKit support and is managed exclusively through the Google Home app, though it does support Matter.
Which one is more hands-off?
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen), which builds and refines its own schedule and offers suggestions you can accept, plus presence-based away mode and an adjustable maintenance band that reduces compressor short-cycling. Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat relies on manual scheduling with geofenced Auto Home and Away.
Do both monitor the HVAC system?
Yes. Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) includes a System Health Monitor that flags issues early, and Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat provides filter change and maintenance reminders. Only the Honeywell has a built-in speaker for on-device voice control.
Who should buy the Honeywell Home T9 Smart Thermostat?
Households that need sensors up to 200 ft away with occupancy detection, want Apple HomeKit, or prefer a lower price with a C wire adapter included. For self-learning comfort, a colour display and Matter, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) is the more advanced choice.
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