Nest Smart Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen)
The Nest Learning Thermostat has a classic metallic ring exterior for easily changing the temperature and a bright display that makes the numbers larger when you’re further away. This is a system that’s compatible with most HVAC systems and it’ll learn your preferences to keep you comfortable while lowering your energy bill.
Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen)
Still the smartest
- Learns and adjusts schedule automatically
- Farsight LCD display with high PPI
- Compatible with 95% of HVAC systems
- Works with remote sensors
- Ships with trim plate
- Support 3 Fan Mode
- Much more expensive
- Must set up in Nest app
- 1 Year Warranty
Nest Smart Thermostat
The newest Nest Thermostat was built for people who want to start saving on their energy bill without having to spend so much money upfront on a thermostat. It gives you all the robust Google Home controls you need to save money, a simple but pretty design, and Soli motion sensing.
Nest Smart Thermostat
- Affordably efficient
- New touch-strip temperature controls
- Soli motion sensing
- Smaller design with larger lens
- Mirrored IPS display
- Nearly half the price of Learning Thermostat
- Support Single Fan Mode
- No learning capabilities
- No remote sensor support
- Trim kit sold separately
- Only one-year warranty
Nest Thermostat vs. Nest Learning Thermostat: Design changes
Beyond the switch from a physical turn dial to a touch strip, the main design update from the Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) to the new Nest Thermostat is the display. Instead of a 2-inch, 24-bit, high-resolution LCD screen with Farsight tech on the older model, the new thermostat has a 2.4-inch IPS LCD screen with a mirrored lens and Soli technology.
Both thermostats have motion tracking and geofencing, but only the Learning Thermostat makes the display text bigger when you’re further away.
| Nest Thermostat | Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | AED 395-425(opens in new tab) | AED 820 – 855(opens in new tab) |
| Dimensions | 3.3″ x 1.1″ | 3.3″ x 1.2″ |
| Colors | Snow, Sand, Fog, Charcoal | Polished steel, stainless steel, mirror black, black, brass, white |
| Materials | Recycled plastic housing | Metal ring |
| Trim Plate | Sold separately | Included with purchase |
| Display | 2.4-inch IPS LCD with mirrored lens, 240 x 320 pixels | 2-inch, 24-bit 480 x 480 resolution LCD, 229 ppi |
| Farsight | No | Yes |
| Soli | Yes | No |
| Energy Star Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in sensors | Motion Temperature Humidity Capacitive touch Ambient light | Temperature Humidity Proximity Ocupancy Ambient light |
| Remote sensors | No | Yes, supports Nest Temperature Sensor |
| Manual temperature changes | Touch strip on side | Physical turn-dial |
| App connectivity | Google Home | Nest for setup; Nest or Google Home for controls |
| Voice assistants | Alexa & Google Assistant | Alexa & Google Assistant |
| Power | Various HVAC system wires, 2 AAA battery backup | Various HVAC system wires; rechargeable lithium ion battery |
| HVAC Compatibility | 85% of systems | 95% of systems |
| HVAC problem monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz, 802.11a/n 5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.15.4 Bluetooth LE | 802.11 a/b/g/n 802.15.4 Bluetooth LE |
| Turns down heat when away from home | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 years |