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Nest Thermostat (White)
2020
82
/ 100
From $130
VS
Home Assistant Yellow wins by 10
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Home Assistant Yellow
Hub
92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict
Home Assistant Yellow takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nest Thermostat (White) lands at 82 and Home Assistant Yellow at 92. That puts Home Assistant Yellow ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nest Thermostat (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Home Assistant Yellow if…
- ✓Matter support (modern)
- ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- ✓Automations
Nest Thermostat (White) 82
vs 92 Home Assistant Yellow
Score breakdown
Nest Thermostat (White)
82 ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Home Assistant Yellow
92 ecosystem 92
local 70
ease 84
features 90
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nest Thermostat (White) | Home Assistant Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Color | White | — |
Nest Thermostat (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
Home Assistant Yellow
Pros
- +Matter support (modern)
- +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
- +Automations
Cons
- −App quality varies
- −Cloud dependency on some
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: Nest Thermostat (White) vs Home Assistant Yellow
Which is better, Nest Thermostat (White) or Home Assistant Yellow? +
Home Assistant Yellow scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nest Thermostat (White) worth the price? +
At $130, Nest Thermostat (White) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Is Home Assistant Yellow worth the price? +
At $199, Home Assistant Yellow delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Nest Thermostat (White) or Home Assistant Yellow 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.