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Amazon Smart Thermostat vs Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium

Amazon's $79 model meets Ecobee's $249 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium wins on more spec categories (5–0), but the Amazon Smart Thermostat undercuts it by $170. Choose the Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium for performance, the Amazon Smart Thermostat to save.

Amazon Smart Thermostat: 0 category wins Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium: 5 category wins

Side by side

Amazon Smart Thermostat

$79

Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium

$249

HVAC compatibility

Conventional, single and two-stage forced air

Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage

Stages supported

3Win

Remote sensors

YesWin

Smart home

Alexa

Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings

Geofencing

Yes

Energy reports

YesWin

Display

Backlit LCD

Glass colour touchscreen

C-wire required

Yes

NoWin

Works without C-wire

YesWin

Amazon Smart Thermostat

Alexa-powered comfort at the lowest price, built on Honeywell's proven tech.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Amazon →

Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium

Loaded flagship with built-in Alexa, air quality monitor, and an included room sensor.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Ecobee →

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