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Amazon Smart Thermostat vs Emerson Sensi Touch 2

Amazon's $79 model meets Emerson's $169 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Emerson Sensi Touch 2 wins on more spec categories (2–0), but the Amazon Smart Thermostat undercuts it by $90. Choose the Emerson Sensi Touch 2 for performance, the Amazon Smart Thermostat to save.

Amazon Smart Thermostat: 0 category wins Emerson Sensi Touch 2: 2 category wins

Side by side

Amazon Smart Thermostat

$79

Emerson Sensi Touch 2

$169

HVAC compatibility

Conventional, single and two-stage forced air

Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage

Stages supported

Remote sensors

Smart home

Alexa

Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings

Geofencing

Yes

Energy reports

Display

Backlit LCD

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 →

Emerson Sensi Touch 2

Color touchscreen smart thermostat with wide HVAC support and the broadest ecosystem reach.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Emerson →

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