34% OFF
$85.49
$129.99
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Google and Honeywell Home sites.
2026 verdict
Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat edges out Google Nest Thermostat in 2026, led by price, rating, and warranty.
Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and warranty, and it still looks stronger on integrations and system health monitor. Google Nest Thermostat still makes sense if connectivity, sensors, and alerts are your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat. Overall, Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat makes more sense for most people.
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| Feature | Google Nest Thermostat | Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $85.49 | $64.00 | Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.2 | Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi | Google Nest Thermostat |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat |
| Sensors | Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light | Temperature, Humidity | Google Nest Thermostat |
| Alerts | Temperature Alerts | None | Google Nest Thermostat |
| System Health Monitor | NO | YES | Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat |
| Screen | YES | YES | Tie |
| Energy Savings | YES | YES | Tie |
| Voice Control | YES | YES | Tie |
| Speaker | NO | NO | Tie |
34% OFF
$85.49
$129.99
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Sensors: Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light
- + Alerts: Temperature Alerts
- - Price: $85.49 vs $64.00
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.2
Winner
25% OFF
$64.00
$84.99
- + Price: $64.00
- + Rating: 4.2
- + Warranty: 2 years
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Sensors: Temperature, Humidity vs Proximity / Motion, Occupancy, Temperature, Humidity, Ambient Light
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Google Nest Thermostat or Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat?
Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Google Nest Thermostat and Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Google Nest Thermostat lists $85.49, while Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat lists $64.00.
Which one looks better on price?
Google Nest Thermostat is listed at $85.49, while Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat is listed at $64.00. Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat (better spec).
Who should buy Google Nest Thermostat?
Choose Google Nest Thermostat if your priority is connectivity and sensors and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat?
Choose Honeywell Home X2S Smart Thermostat if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than connectivity.
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DisplaysGoogleNest Hub (2nd Gen)
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RoutersGoogleNest WiFi Pro
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SpeakersGoogleNest Audio
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