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Home Assistant Yellow

Hub

92
/ 100
From $199
VS
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) — 2024
Google

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)

2024

92
/ 100
From $280
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Home Assistant Yellow lands at 92 and Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Home Assistant Yellow if…

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

Pick Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) if…

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

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

Ecosystem

Tie

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

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

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Value for money

Home Assistant Yellow

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Home Assistant Yellow more score per dollar ($199 vs $280).

Home Assistant Yellow 92
vs
92 Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)

Score breakdown

Home Assistant Yellow
92
ecosystem 92
local 70
ease 84
features 90
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)
92
ecosystem 92
local 70
ease 84
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Home Assistant Yellow versus Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec Home Assistant Yellow Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)
Release year
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2024
Color
—
Black

Home Assistant Yellow

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

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (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: Home Assistant Yellow vs Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)

Which is better, Home Assistant Yellow or Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)? +

Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Home Assistant Yellow worth the price? +

At $199, Home Assistant Yellow delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) worth the price? +

At $280, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Home Assistant Yellow or Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (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.

Which is the better value, Home Assistant Yellow or Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)? +

Home Assistant Yellow — more score per dollar ($199 vs $280). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.