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Mirror vs Nest

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Mirror

IoT & Smart Home

The nearly invisible home gym

From
$39/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Nest logo

Nest

IoT & Smart Home

Google's smart home hardware and software ecosystem

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Mirror no built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms; Nest pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • They diverge on capability: Mirror covers Live classes, Nest covers Learning Thermostat.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Mirror and Nest actually diverge.

Attributes where Mirror and Nest differ
AttributeMirrorNest
Starting price$39/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
PlatformsStandalone hardware, iOS appHardware, Mobile, Web
CategoryUnknownIoT & Smart Home
Founded20162010

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Mirror

  • Live classes
  • On-demand library
  • Real-time form check
  • Personal training option
  • Heart rate display
  • Apple Watch
  • Bluetooth heart rate monitors
  • Ios support

Only in Nest

  • Learning Thermostat
  • HD Cameras
  • Smart Alerts
  • Energy Savings
  • Google Home
  • Google Assistant
  • Third-party apps
  • Works with Nest

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Mirror

  • Workout trackingnot Nest
  • Nutrition managementnot Nest
  • Health monitoringnot Nest
  • Fitness coachingnot Nest
  • Wellness improvementnot Nest

Nest

  • Households already invested in Google Home ecosystem seeking integrated smart thermostat, camera, and door locknot Mirror
  • Users wanting unified control of temperature, security, and entertainment across multiple devicesnot Mirror
  • Organisations deploying Google-based smart building solutions with Nest hardwarenot Mirror

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Mirror

  • No built-in resistance equipment like Tonal's electromagnetic arms
  • Strength training classes are circuit-based rather than traditional weightlifting programs
  • Lululemon discontinued hardware sales, affecting new customer acquisition

Nest

  • Pricing not published in support documentation; individual product prices vary significantly
  • All Nest products require Google Home ecosystem integration for full functionality
  • Smart home devices operate only within the Google Nest ecosystem; limited third-party interoperability
  • Support and product documentation dispersed across Google support rather than centralised Nest site

Pricing, plan by plan

Mirror

$39/month
  • Hardware$1495/one-time
    • Mirror screen
    • Installation option available
  • Subscription$39/month
    • 10,000+ classes
    • Live and on-demand
    • All class types
  • Personal Training$40/half-hour session
    • 1-on-1 coaching
    • Form correction

Nest

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Nest review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Mirror if

  • You need live classes.
  • You work on Standalone hardware, iOS app.
  • You also want on-demand library.
Mirror review

Choose Nest if

  • You need learning thermostat.
  • You work on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
  • You also want hd cameras.
Nest review

Questions people ask

Is Mirror or Nest better?
Neither clearly leads. Mirror starts at $39/month and Nest at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Mirror or Nest?
Mirror starts at $39/month and Nest at On request.
Does Mirror or Nest run on more platforms?
Mirror runs on Standalone hardware, iOS app. Nest runs on Hardware, Mobile, Web.
What is Mirror best used for?
Mirror is most often used for workout tracking, nutrition management, health monitoring, fitness coaching. Of those, workout tracking and nutrition management are not what Nest is typically brought in for.
What can Mirror do that Nest cannot?
Mirror covers Live classes, On-demand library, Real-time form check, Personal training option. Nest covers Learning Thermostat, HD Cameras, Smart Alerts, Energy Savings.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Mirror: What does the Mirror hardware cost?

The Mirror costs $1,495, with optional white-glove delivery and installation for an additional $250. Financing options available at $32/month for 48 months.

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Mirror: Is there a subscription fee beyond hardware?

Yes, Mirror requires a $39/month subscription for access to live and on-demand workout classes. Personal training sessions are available for an additional $40 per half-hour.

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Mirror: What types of workouts does Mirror offer?

Mirror offers over 10,000 live and on-demand workout classes across 60 different categories including strength, cardio, dance, boxing, and yoga.

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Mirror: Who owns Mirror now?

Lululemon acquired Mirror in June 2020 for $500 million and currently operates it as part of their fitness offerings, though hardware sales have been discontinued.

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Mirror: Does Mirror provide strength training with weights?

Mirror offers strength training classes but does not include built-in weights or resistance arms like Tonal. Users can filter for classes based on their available equipment.

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