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Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium vs Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen
Ecobee's $249 model meets Google Nest's $249 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.
Our recommendation
These two are remarkably close. Pick on brand preference or whichever is in stock at a better price.
Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium: 0 category wins Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen: 0 category wins
Side by side
Ecobee SmartThermostat Premium
$249
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 Premium
Loaded flagship with built-in Alexa, air quality monitor, and an included room sensor.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat 4th Gen
The self-teaching flagship that builds your schedule automatically and looks gorgeous doing it.
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