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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) — 2022
Ecobee

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)

2022

90
/ 100
From $249
VS
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) wins by 5
Google Nest Hub Max — Hub
Google

Google Nest Hub Max

Hub

85
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) lands at 90 and Google Nest Hub Max at 85. That puts Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Google Nest Hub Max if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ecosystem

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) leads on ecosystem (90 vs 85).

Features

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)

Compared on the features sub-score

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) leads on features (88 vs 83).

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) 90
vs
85 Google Nest Hub Max

Score breakdown

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black)
90
ecosystem 90
local 70
ease 84
features 88
Google Nest Hub Max
85
ecosystem 85
local 70
ease 84
features 83

Specs side-by-side

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) versus Google Nest Hub Max — full spec comparison
Spec Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) Google Nest Hub Max
Release year
2022
—
Color
Black
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Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (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

Google Nest Hub Max

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) vs Google Nest Hub Max

Which is better, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) worth the price? +

At $249, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in ecosystem.

Is Google Nest Hub Max worth the price? +

At $229, Google Nest Hub Max delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in ecosystem.

Does Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max 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.

Which is better for ecosystem, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) — leads on ecosystem (90 vs 85). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) or Google Nest Hub Max? +

Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium (Black) — leads on features (88 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.