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Nest Thermostat vs Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat

Full Smart Thermostats comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Google and Honeywell Home sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Nest Thermostat over Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat, driven by price, connectivity, and integrations. It wins the broader comparison through price, connectivity, and integrations, while sensors help confirm the result. Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat remains a niche alternative if rating, system health monitor, and voice control matter more than the rest of the comparison. That is why Nest Thermostat wins the verdict here.
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FeatureNest ThermostatHoneywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color ThermostatWinner
Price$115.49$127.99Nest Thermostat
Rating4.14.3Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth2.4 GHz WiFiNest Thermostat
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTTGoogle Home, Alexa, Home AssistantNest Thermostat
SensorsProximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient LightTemperature, HumidityNest Thermostat
System Health MonitorNOYESHoneywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
Voice ControlNOYESHoneywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
ScreenYESYESTie
AlertsTemperature AlertsTemperature AlertsTie
Energy SavingsYESYESTie
SpeakerNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Nest Thermostat or Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat?

Nest Thermostat has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, connectivity, and integrations.

What is the biggest difference between Nest Thermostat and Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Nest Thermostat lists $115.49, while Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat lists $127.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Nest Thermostat is listed at $115.49, while Honeywell Home RTH9585WF Wi-Fi Smart Color Thermostat is listed at $127.99. Nest Thermostat (better spec).

Who should buy Nest Thermostat?

Choose Nest Thermostat if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than rating.

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

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

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