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Emerson Sensi Touch 2 vs Google Nest Thermostat

Emerson's $169 model meets Google Nest's $99 model. We tally wins category by category, then call a verdict.

Our recommendation

The Emerson Sensi Touch 2 wins on more spec categories (2–1), but the Google Nest Thermostat undercuts it by $70. Choose the Emerson Sensi Touch 2 for performance, the Google Nest Thermostat to save.

Emerson Sensi Touch 2: 2 category wins Google Nest Thermostat: 1 category wins

Side by side

Emerson Sensi Touch 2

$169

Google Nest Thermostat

$99

HVAC compatibility

Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage

Conventional, single and two-stage forced air

Stages supported

Remote sensors

Smart home

Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings

Alexa, Google

Geofencing

Yes

Energy reports

YesWin

Display

Colour touchscreen

Mirrored LCD with touch strip

C-wire required

NoWin

Yes

Works without C-wire

YesWin

Emerson Sensi Touch 2

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

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Emerson →

Google Nest Thermostat

Google smarts and clean design at an entry-level price for everyday homes.

Buy on Amazon → Buy from Google Nest →

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