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Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium is cheaper at $259.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
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| Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) | ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 (US MSRP $279.99 per SafeWise review citing current listing. Released August 20, 2024. Available in Stainless Steel, Polished Gold, Obsidian, Snow colorways.) | $259.99 (Current US MSRP $259.99 with free shipping per ecobee.com. Wikipedia notes launch price $249. Flagship ecobee model released 2022.) |
| Brand | Google Nest | ecobee |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2022 |
| display | 2.68-inch circular stainless-steel framed display with Farsight (activates when motion detected), 3.9-inch diameter body | 4-inch full-color LCD touchscreen, 540x540 pixels |
| sensors included | Temperature, humidity, occupancy (60 GHz Soli radar), ambient light; up to 6 additional Nest temperature sensors supported | Built-in temperature, humidity, occupancy (radar), proximity; includes one SmartSensor (temperature + occupancy) in box; up to 20 additional sensors supported |
| geofencing | true | true |
| hvac compatibility | Most 24V systems: single- and multi-stage forced air (gas/oil/electric), heat pumps (1-3 stage heating, 1-2 stage cooling), radiant, hydronic, boilers; not compatible with communicating HVAC systems | Most 24VAC systems: conventional 2H/2C, heat pumps 2H/2C + 2 stage AUX, boilers, PTACs, fan coil units (up to 3 fan speeds); Power Extender Kit included |
| c wire required | false | false |
| voice assistants | Google Assistant (built-in via Google Home app), Amazon Alexa, Matter | Amazon Alexa (built-in), Apple Siri (via HomePod/HomePod mini), Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, IFTTT |
| energy reports | true | true |
| release | 2024-08 | 2022 |
Sources — Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen): en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15). ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium: ecobee.com (verified 2026-06-15).