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Ecobee SmartThermostat Enhanced vs Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen
Ecobee's $169 model meets Google Nest's $249 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.
Our recommendation
Specs are roughly tied (0–0). At $169, the Ecobee SmartThermostat Enhanced is the value pick.
Ecobee SmartThermostat Enhanced: 0 category wins Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen: 0 category wins
Side by side
Ecobee SmartThermostat Enhanced
$169
Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen
$249
HVAC compatibility
Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage
Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage
Stages supported
3
3
Remote sensors
Yes
Yes
Smart home
Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings
Alexa, Google
Geofencing
Yes
Yes
Energy reports
Yes
Yes
Display
Glass colour touchscreen
Colour touchscreen
C-wire required
No
No
Works without C-wire
Yes
Yes
Ecobee SmartThermostat Enhanced
Most of the Premium experience minus the speaker and air quality sensor, for less money.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen
The self-teaching flagship that builds your schedule automatically and looks gorgeous doing it.
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