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Nest Thermostat (Black)
2020
82
/ 100
From $130
VS
Aqara Hub M3 (White) wins by 5
Aqara
Aqara Hub M3 (White)
2024
87
/ 100
From $129
Specdex verdict
Aqara Hub M3 (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nest Thermostat (Black) lands at 82 and Aqara Hub M3 (White) at 87. That puts Aqara Hub M3 (White) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nest Thermostat (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Aqara Hub M3 (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Nest Thermostat (Black) 82
vs 87 Aqara Hub M3 (White)
Score breakdown
Nest Thermostat (Black)
82 ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Aqara Hub M3 (White)
87 ecosystem 87
local 70
ease 84
features 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nest Thermostat (Black) | Aqara Hub M3 (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 |
| Color | Black | White |
Nest Thermostat (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
Aqara Hub M3 (White)
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: Nest Thermostat (Black) vs Aqara Hub M3 (White)
Which is better, Nest Thermostat (Black) or Aqara Hub M3 (White)? +
Aqara Hub M3 (White) scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nest Thermostat (Black) worth the price? +
At $130, Nest Thermostat (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Is Aqara Hub M3 (White) worth the price? +
At $129, Aqara Hub M3 (White) delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Nest Thermostat (Black) or Aqara Hub M3 (White) 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.