Honeywell Home RTH9600WF
Score: 78/100
ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium
Score: 86/100Rankings
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium combines a 4-inch high-resolution touchscreen with built-in air-quality monitoring, smoke detection, and SmartSensor room control. It demands a C-wire (or Power Extender Kit) and carries a higher price point. It excels for users desiring premium features and robust performance.
The Honeywell Home RTH9600WF is an ENERGY STAR-certified smart thermostat featuring a vibrant color touchscreen and extensive smart-home integration. Its requirement for a dedicated C-wire and incompatibility with certain heating systems limit installation flexibility. Ideal for homeowners with compatible 24 VAC systems seeking advanced display and remote control.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 0.5 °Cbest | |
2 years | 3 yearsbest | |
— | 4 inchbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.318 kg | 0.249 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(2) | ||
HVAC Compatibility | Works with 24 VAC systems (forced air, heat pump, hydronic, hot water, steam); requires C-wire; incompatible with millivolt, 120/240V baseboard heat, heating-only oil furnaces without C-wire | 24V |
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Smart Home Integration | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT, iOS, Android | Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant |
Power & Installation(1) | ||
Power Source | Battery | C‑wire |
Display(1) | ||
Display Type | LCD color touchscreen with backlight | Touchscreen |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Device Weight (kg) | 0.318 kg | 0.249 kg |
Device Dimensions (H×W×D) (mm) | 89x22x114 mm mm | 103.9×103.9×25.9 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers such as Consumer Reports evaluate the RTH9600WF on smart-feature performance (Smart IQ), manual operation ease, and automation capabilities, but detailed ratings are behind a subscription wall, leaving only a general acknowledgment of its comprehensive smart-thermostat functionality.
