HomeSmart ThermostatsBosch BCC100 vs Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium

Bosch BCC100 vs Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium

Bosch's $89 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 (6–0), but the Bosch BCC100 undercuts it by $160. Choose the Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium for performance, the Bosch BCC100 to save.

Bosch BCC100: 0 category wins Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium: 6 category wins

Side by side

 

Bosch BCC100

$89

Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium

$249
HVAC compatibility
Conventional, single and two-stage forced air
Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage
Stages supported
2
3Win
Remote sensors
No
YesWin
Smart home
Alexa, Google
Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings
Geofencing
No
YesWin
Energy reports
No
YesWin
Display
Colour touchscreen
Glass colour touchscreen
C-wire required
Yes
NoWin
Works without C-wire
No
YesWin

Bosch BCC100

Big, bright color touchscreen smart thermostat at an aggressively low price.

Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium

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

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