HomeSmart ThermostatsEmerson Sensi Touch 2 vs Lux Kono Smart

Emerson Sensi Touch 2 vs Lux Kono Smart

Emerson's $169 model meets Lux'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 (1–0), but the Lux Kono Smart undercuts it by $70. Choose the Emerson Sensi Touch 2 for performance, the Lux Kono Smart to save.

Emerson Sensi Touch 2: 1 category wins Lux Kono Smart: 0 category wins

Side by side

 

Emerson Sensi Touch 2

$169

Lux Kono Smart

$99
HVAC compatibility
Conventional, heat pump, multi-stage
Conventional, single-stage forced air
Stages supported
2Win
1
Remote sensors
No
No
Smart home
Alexa, Google, HomeKit, SmartThings
Alexa, Google, HomeKit
Geofencing
Yes
Yes
Energy reports
No
No
Display
Colour touchscreen
Backlit LCD
C-wire required
No
No
Works without C-wire
Yes
Yes

Emerson Sensi Touch 2

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

Lux Kono Smart

Customizable, swappable faceplates and HomeKit support in an affordable smart package.

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