HEAD TO HEAD Researched November 2026
Skylight Calendar Max vs Hearth Display
Two 27-inch wall-mounted screens with very different pricing models. Skylight sells the hardware with an optional $79-a-year plan. Hearth sells hardware plus a Family Membership that it starts at setup.
Researched, not hands-on tested. We have not used this device. This review is based on the maker's specs, published pricing and public information, as of November 2026. How we review.
| Spec | Skylight Calendar Max (27") | Hearth Display (27") |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 27" diagonal | 27" diagonal, vertical |
| Placement | Wall mount only (portrait or landscape) | Wall mount (included custom mount) |
| Price (Nov 2026) | $599.99 (store price with a Plus plan purchase) | $699 regular; $559.20 with the BLACKFRIDAY code (20% off) |
| Subscription | Optional Calendar Plus, $79/year after a free first month | Family Membership required at setup: from $5.76/month on multi-year plans, or $9/month billed monthly; first month free |
| Chores and rewards | Same as Calendar 2: free task manager, rewards need Plus. | Routines, stars and rewards, and streaks are membership features. |
| Calendar sync | Google, Apple, Outlook, Yahoo, Cozi, Readdle, or any public calendar link | Google, iCal and Outlook |
| App support | Free mobile app and Skylight Cloud web app | Companion app on iOS and Android |
| Cost over three years | About $837 over three years if you add Plus ($599.99 + 3 × $79). | $906 at list price over three years with the $207.36 prepaid membership; $559 + $207 if the BLACKFRIDAY price applies. |
| Editorial score | 6.3 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
PRICES AS OF NOVEMBER 2026, FROM EACH MAKER'S OWN PAGES. THEY CHANGE; CONFIRM BEFORE YOU BUY.
What the screen is for
Hearth's page frames the product around routines: ordered steps kids follow with streaks and stars. Skylight's page frames the Max as a calendar and organizer hub with a chores checklist. Hearth is vertical; Skylight says the Max can mount in portrait or landscape.
Cost
Skylight Calendar Max is $599.99 with a Plus plan on Skylight's store; Plus is $79 per year afterward. Hearth Display is $699, or $559.20 with the Black Friday code shown in November 2026, and the membership runs $9 per month or from $5.76 per month on multi-year plans, with a $207.36 three-year prepaid option.
Three years at list price comes to about $837 for Skylight with Plus and about $906 for Hearth.
What you keep if you stop paying
Skylight says its other features keep working free without Plus, and lists chores among them. Hearth says calendar, sync and unlimited profiles keep working if you cancel, while routines, rewards and lists are membership features. For a chore chart, that is the most important difference between the two.
Hearth is built around routines, but you pay for them every month. Skylight Max keeps chores free and puts rewards in a cheaper yearly plan. If you want guided routines for young kids, Hearth is the purpose-built option; otherwise Skylight keeps the chore chart cheaper to run.
Questions
Does the Hearth Display need a membership for chores?
Hearth lists routines, stars and rewards as membership features. The calendar, sync and unlimited profiles keep working free if you cancel.
Can the Skylight Calendar Max sit on a counter?
No. Skylight says it must be wall mounted, in portrait or landscape.
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Sources
- Skylight Calendar Max product pageSpecs (2560×1440, 27"), wall-mount-only, feature lists, installments · fetched November 2026
- Skylight store homeCalendar Max $599.99 listing · fetched November 2026
- Skylight comparison chartDimensions and memory per model · fetched November 2026
- Hearth Display product pagePrice, 27" size, membership terms, FAQ, return policy · fetched November 2026
- Hearth membership pageMembership plans · fetched November 2026
- What's included in the Hearth Family Membership?Membership feature list · fetched November 2026