When you're choosing a smart thermostat for home comfort, two open-box white models from Commercial Electric can look almost identical at first glance. Both connect over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, both are powered by the Hubspace app, and both let you make temperature changes without walking to the wall. The real question is how much control detail you want and how you weigh the price spread: the CE Smart Programmable Thermostat lists at $29.99, while the Commercial Electric Wi-Fi Bluetooth Alexa Enabled Smart Programmable Thermostat lists at $44.75.
Quick verdict
If you want the more complete control package-app, touch, voice, and Wi-Fi-the Commercial Electric model is the one to choose. If you prefer the lower listed price and you're comfortable with a plug-in-only unit that relies on the Hubspace app plus voice control, the CE Smart model is the practical pick.
At a glance
| Product | Listed price | Relative price | Key specs |
| CE Smart Programmable Thermostat Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Enabled Powered by Hubspace | $29.99 | | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Hubspace app, Google/Alexa voice, 2-stage system type, plug-in only |
| Commercial Electric Wi-Fi Bluetooth Alexa Enabled Smart Programmable Thermostat | $44.75 | | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, app control, touch, voice, 2 cool stages |
Where the CE Smart model stands out
The CE Smart Programmable Thermostat is the lower-listed-price option of the pair. Its specs include Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity, a 2-stage heating and cooling system type, and a plug-in-only power setup. The product description specifically names Google and Alexa support, so voice control is covered even at its lower listed price. If you mainly want to set schedules from the Hubspace app and change the temperature by voice, this model gives you the essentials without extra control features you may not need.
Where the Commercial Electric model stands out
The Commercial Electric Wi-Fi Bluetooth Alexa Enabled Smart Programmable Thermostat carries the more detailed control-style profile: app control, touch, voice, and Wi-Fi. It also lists 2 cool stages, which is useful if your cooling system uses two stages. With a 3.54-inch display and plastic construction noted in the specs, it is positioned as the fuller-featured option of the two. If you prefer having touch control in addition to app and voice commands, this is the model that matches that preference.
Product notes
CE Smart Programmable Thermostat Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Enabled Powered by Hubspace
This is the lower-listed-price option of the two, and the specs back that up. It comes as an open-box white unit, uses Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and relies on the Hubspace app for scheduling and presets. The system type is listed as 2-stage heating and cooling, and the power source is plug-in only, so there is no battery option in the specs. Voice control is a strong point: the product description specifically mentions Google and Alexa. Choose this one if you want to manage schedules from your phone and make voice changes without stepping up to the higher-listed-price model. The main limitation is the plug-in-only design, so the unit needs to be placed where it can be plugged in.
Commercial Electric Wi-Fi Bluetooth Alexa Enabled Smart Programmable Thermostat
This model's control style covers more ground. The specs name app control, touch, voice, and Wi-Fi, and the title highlights Alexa compatibility. It is also an open-box white unit from Commercial Electric, with a 3.54-inch display and plastic construction noted in the details. For someone with a two-stage cooling system, the listed 2 cool stages make this the more relevant option. It is the one to pick when you want the broader control set and are willing to sit at the top of the price range shown here. The main downside is that higher listed price: if you only need basic scheduling and voice commands, the extra control features may be more than you actually use.
Final choice by use case
Choose the CE Smart Programmable Thermostat Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Enabled Powered by Hubspace if you want the lower listed price and like the idea of a plug-in-only, app-and-voice thermostat that works with Google and Alexa. Choose the Commercial Electric Wi-Fi Bluetooth Alexa Enabled Smart Programmable Thermostat if you want touch control added to the app and voice mix, along with the listed 2 cool stages. Both are white, open-box, Hubspace-compatible thermostats from Commercial Electric, so the final call is really about how much control detail you expect from your connected HVAC setup.
