ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential - Energy Star Certified programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat - Works with Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant
Price & Buy Timing
Currently $139.99 — the 90-day average is $129.20.
All-time low: $104 on Wed Jun 18 (from 107 price checks).
Mubboo Value Score: 4.6/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.3/5 — better than 49% of 74 Smart Thermostats we track. Mid-tier pricing at $139.99.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| ecobee | Honeywell Home (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $179.99 |
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 1,555 | 17 |
| Mubboo Score | 4.6/10 | 4.3/10 |
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential - Energy Star is 22% cheaper but rated lower (4.3 vs 4.9).
Quick Specs
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Round
- Backlight
- No
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Ounce
- Item Weight
- 0.2 Pounds
- Screen Size
- 3.74 Inches
- Control Type
- Touchpad Control
- Display Type
- LCD
What reviewers say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Verify compatibility with your HVAC system, especially for C-wire requirements; professional installation may be needed for older setups. Note potential quality differences from previous Nest models and check for utility rebates.
Mubboo Verdict
Wirecutter's bang-for-the-buck + CNET's Best Budget at US$139.99 — the ecobee app and native HomeKit at roughly half the Premium's price. The right budget pick. Skip if you want the SmartSensor and air-quality monitor — ecobee Premium.
Rating reliability
About ecobee
- 17 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.4/5 across all products
- Price range: $59.99 – $499.97
- Categories: Smart Video Doorbells, Smart Thermostats
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ecobee ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential - Energy Star Certified progr worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 4.6/10, with a 4.3/5 rating from 1,555 reviews — better than 49% of Smart Thermostats we track.
How much does the ecobee ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential - Ener cost?
It is currently $139.99. The 90-day average is $129.20 and the all-time low we recorded is $104.
How does it compare to the top-rated Smart Thermostats?
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Essential - Energy Star is 22% cheaper but rated lower (4.3 vs 4.9).
Sources & References
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