Google Nest
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
$279.99
Released 2024-08
Best Smart Thermostats · head-to-head
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) vs Mysa Smart Thermostat
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) is cheaper at $279.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Mysa
Mysa Smart Thermostat
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Released 2025
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) | Mysa Smart Thermostat |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 | — |
| Brand | Google Nest | Mysa |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2025 |
| Display | 2.68-inch circular stainless-steel framed display with Farsight (activates when motion detected), 3.9-inch diameter body | LED display with touch buttons (temperature up/down, mode left/right) |
| Sensors included | Temperature, humidity, occupancy (60 GHz Soli radar), ambient light; up to 6 additional Nest temperature sensors supported | Temperature (±0.5°F accuracy), humidity (±2%), light sensor, proximity sensor |
| Geofencing | Yes | Yes |
| 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 24V central HVAC: gas/oil/electric furnaces, central AC, heat pumps with AUX heat; single and multi-stage conventional and heat pump; C-wire required or adapter available |
| C wire required | No | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Google Assistant (built-in via Google Home app), Amazon Alexa, Matter | Matter certification expected 2026 for Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit; no current native integration documented |
| Energy reports | Yes | Yes |
| Release | 2024-08 | 2025 |
Sources — Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen): en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15). Mysa Smart Thermostat: getmysa.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) and Mysa Smart Thermostat?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Display: Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) 2.68-inch circular stainless-steel framed display with Farsight (activates when motion detected), 3.9-inch diameter body vs Mysa Smart Thermostat LED display with touch buttons (temperature up/down, mode left/right)
- Sensors included: Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Temperature, humidity, occupancy (60 GHz Soli radar), ambient light; up to 6 additional Nest temperature sensors supported vs Mysa Smart Thermostat Temperature (±0.5°F accuracy), humidity (±2%), light sensor, proximity sensor
- Hvac compatibility: Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) 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 vs Mysa Smart Thermostat Most 24V central HVAC: gas/oil/electric furnaces, central AC, heat pumps with AUX heat; single and multi-stage conventional and heat pump; C-wire required or adapter available
- C wire required: Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) false vs Mysa Smart Thermostat true
- Voice assistants: Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) Google Assistant (built-in via Google Home app), Amazon Alexa, Matter vs Mysa Smart Thermostat Matter certification expected 2026 for Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit; no current native integration documented
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen)
Three whitelisted hands-on reviewers—TechHive, Tom's Guide and TechRadar—tested this exact 4th-gen model and all recommend it. They praise the stunning, art-like redesign with a larger near-borderless display, the smarter weather-aware AI learning with accept/decline schedule suggestions, the glanceable Dynamic Farsight display, and Matter support (Apple Home, Alexa, SmartThings). All three flag the premium ~$280 price. Reviews are largely qualitative—only TechRadar put a number on anything, timing his install at about 15-20 minutes. TechHive still prefers the Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Stunning, art-like redesign with a larger, near-borderless display; Quick, easy installation (Tom's Guide notes no C-wire needed for power); Smarter, weather-aware AI learning with accept/decline schedule suggestions.
Flagged: Premium price (~$280), among the priciest in its class; Remote sensor measures temperature only, not room occupancy (unlike Ecobee); Upgrading from an older Nest isn't plug-and-play; needs a new install.
Mysa Smart Thermostat
No sourced tester review yet.