Aqara
Aqara Hub M3 (Black)
2024
87
/ 100
From $129
VS
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) wins by 3
Ecobee
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
2022
90
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Aqara Hub M3 (Black) lands at 87 and Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) at 90. That puts Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Aqara Hub M3 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Aqara Hub M3 (Black) 87
vs 90 Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
Score breakdown
Aqara Hub M3 (Black)
87 ecosystem 87
local 70
ease 84
features 85
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
90 ecosystem 90
local 70
ease 84
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Aqara Hub M3 (Black) | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Color | Black | Black |
Aqara Hub M3 (Black)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
Pros
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Aqara Hub M3 (Black) vs Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
Which is better, Aqara Hub M3 (Black) or Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)? +
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Aqara Hub M3 (Black) worth the price? +
At $129, Aqara Hub M3 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ecosystem.
Is Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) worth the price? +
At $249, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Aqara Hub M3 (Black) or Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.