Yale
Yale Assure SL (Black)
2019
82
/ 100
From $250
VS
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) wins by 8
Ecobee
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White)
2022
90
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Yale Assure SL (Black) lands at 82 and Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) at 90. That puts Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) ahead by 8 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Yale Assure SL (Black) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Pick Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) if…
- ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
- ✓App-based setup
- ✓Works with major voice assistants
Yale Assure SL (Black) 82
vs 90 Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White)
Score breakdown
Yale Assure SL (Black)
82 ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White)
90 ecosystem 90
local 70
ease 84
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Yale Assure SL (Black) | Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2019 | 2022 |
| Color | Black | White |
Yale Assure SL (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
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (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: Yale Assure SL (Black) vs Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White)
Which is better, Yale Assure SL (Black) or Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White)? +
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Yale Assure SL (Black) worth the price? +
At $250, Yale Assure SL (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.
Is Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) worth the price? +
At $249, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (White) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in ecosystem.
Does Yale Assure SL (Black) or Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (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.