Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)

After two months of testing, the reviewer calls it the smartest and best-looking smart thermostat, with simple setup and Matter support, held back mainly by price and missing Thread.

After about three weeks of use the reviewer finds it a stylish, easy-to-use thermostat and recommends it, while noting the high price and uneven learning behavior.

After three months of use, the reviewer finds it attractive, easy to install and good at balancing rooms, but notes the high price and the forced move to the Google Home app.

The editor installed it in under an hour in his apartment and is clearly delighted with its looks, app control and eco mode, with almost no complaints.

After six months of testing in a hot Florida home, the reviewer names it the best overall smart thermostat in the roundup, with top marks in every category.

The reviewer finds it gorgeous with excellent setup and Matter support and recommends it for new buyers, but stresses it is costly and not worth swapping for an existing Nest.

In a tested roundup it is named best for design, praised for its display, eco modes and no-C-wire install, but it is expensive and the Ecobee Premium is the overall pick.

A favorable hands-on look that praises the design, easy install and learning features, and gives it a Smart Pick.

The staff writer finds it gorgeous, smart and easier to install than most, after a few weeks of testing.

After months of use, the reviewer calls it a great, best-looking smart thermostat with smarter learning and Matter support.

Named the best Nest in a buying guide, praised for AI scheduling, no C-wire need and Matter support.