Still not sure if you want a Nest or a Honeywell thermostat? This quick comparison chart compares the major features of the Nest and the Honeywell Wi-Fi thermostat (RTH9580WF).

Nest vs Honeywell Wi-Fi

	Nest Learning Thermostat T200577	Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat RTH9580WF
Competitive Edge	Simplicity of use, Leaf for encouragement	Email alerts, excellent touch screen UI
Learning	Adapts to your schedule	Adapts to your furnace
Energy Usage Report	Yes. Usage reports with "Leaf" badge awarded for particularly efficient days.	No
Temperature swing range	+/- 3	+/- 1 degree
E-mailed alerts	No	Yes
Display	Motion-activated	Always on (dims when idle)
Time periods	Unlimited	Limited to 4 (wake, leave, come back, sleep)
On-unit controls	Adjust temp	Almost everything
Today's weather	No	On-unit
Zone control support
Filter change reminder (optional)
Fahrenheit / Celsius	Yes / Yes	Yes / Yes
Review	Read Our Review	Read Our Review

Help me decide!

Read about the Nest advantages over Honeywell Wi-Fi and the Honeywell Wi-Fi advantages over Nest.

The Nest Learning Thermostat is for you if…

• You’re attracted to the simplicity of installing the Nest and letting it adapt to your habits
• You want to be encouraged to use energy-smart temperatures and settings
• You would enjoy the monthly reports and would like to compare your usage to others in your region
• You won’t miss the e-mailed alerts the Honeywell offers
• You don’t have a C-wire (in some setups, the Nest can work without a C-wire)
• You love the Nest’s design

See the latest price for the Nest Learning Thermostat on Amazon.com

The Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat is for you if…

• You favor tighter control over the temperature
• You want the emailed alerts so you know when your house has lost power or is colder than you expect
• You like to control things from the wall unit itself (you can still do these things on the app and website, too)
• You just don’t like the Nest’s minimalist design aesthetic
• You don’t like Google for whatever reason (privacy concerns, perhaps)

Did you try a Nest and it didn’t work out for some reason? Some homeowners who had difficulty installing a Nest switch to Honeywell Wi-Fi without problems. (You will need a C-wire, though.) The only real drawback of the Honeywell is the lack of monthly usage reports.

See the latest price for the Honeywell Wi-Fi RTH9580WF on Amazon.com

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