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Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) — 2024
Google

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)

2024

92
/ 100
From $280
VS
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) wins by 8
Apple HomePod mini — Hub
Apple

Apple HomePod mini

Hub

84
/ 100
From $99
Specdex verdict

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) lands at 92 and Apple HomePod mini at 84. That puts Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

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

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

Pick Apple HomePod mini 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

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) leads on ecosystem (92 vs 84).

Features

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) leads on features (90 vs 82).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

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

Value for money

Apple HomePod mini

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Apple HomePod mini more score per dollar ($99 vs $280).

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) 92
vs
84 Apple HomePod mini

Score breakdown

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black)
92
ecosystem 92
local 70
ease 84
features 90
Apple HomePod mini
84
ecosystem 84
local 70
ease 84
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) versus Apple HomePod mini — full spec comparison
Spec Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) Apple HomePod mini
Release year
2024
—
Color
Black
—

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

Apple HomePod mini

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

FAQ: Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) vs Apple HomePod mini

Which is better, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) or Apple HomePod mini? +

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

Is Apple HomePod mini worth the price? +

At $99, Apple HomePod mini delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) or Apple HomePod mini 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, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) or Apple HomePod mini? +

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) — leads on ecosystem (92 vs 84). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) or Apple HomePod mini? +

Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (Black) — leads on features (90 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.