Google
Nest Thermostat (Black)
2020
82
/ 100
From $130
VS
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) wins by 6
Aqara
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
2023
88
/ 100
From $82
Specdex verdict
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nest Thermostat (Black) lands at 82 and Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) at 88. That puts Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) ahead by 6 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 Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Nest Thermostat (Black) 82
vs 88 Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Score breakdown
Nest Thermostat (Black)
82 ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
88 ecosystem 88
local 70
ease 84
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nest Thermostat (Black) | Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 | 2023 |
| Color | Black | Black |
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 Presence Sensor FP2 (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: Nest Thermostat (Black) vs Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)
Which is better, Nest Thermostat (Black) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black)? +
Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) worth the price? +
At $82, Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Nest Thermostat (Black) or Aqara Presence Sensor FP2 (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.