TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)
2019
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White)
2024
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) lands at 82 and Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White) at 92. That puts Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White) ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) | Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 | 2024 |
| Color | Black | White |
TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White)
- +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- +App-based setup
- +Works with major voice assistants
- −Subscription sometimes required
- −Cloud dependency on many
- −Ecosystem lock-in
FAQ: TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) vs Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White)
Which is better, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) or Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White)? +
Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) worth the price? +
At $30, TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Is Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White) worth the price? +
At $280, Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (White) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug HS103 (4-pack) (Black) or Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen) (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.