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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) — 2022
Ecobee

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black)

2022

86
/ 100
From $189
VS
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) wins by 3
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Hub

83
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) lands at 86 and Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) at 83. That puts Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ecosystem

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) leads on ecosystem (86 vs 83).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) leads on features (84 vs 81).

Value for money

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) more score per dollar ($99 vs $189).

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) 86
vs
83 Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Score breakdown

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black)
86
ecosystem 86
local 70
ease 84
features 84
Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
83
ecosystem 83
local 70
ease 84
features 81

Specs side-by-side

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) versus Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) — full spec comparison
Spec Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)
Release year
2022
—
Color
Black
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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (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

Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) vs Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)

Which is better, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) worth the price? +

At $189, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) worth the price? +

At $99, Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) delivers a Specdex score of 83 — strongest in ease.

Does Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen) 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.

Which is better for ecosystem, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) — leads on ecosystem (86 vs 83). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) or Google Nest Hub (2nd gen)? +

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced (Black) — leads on features (84 vs 81). Compared on the features sub-score.