Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 vs Refoss EM16P comparison

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Refoss sites.

2026 verdict

Refoss EM16P beats Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 in 2026, with its clearest edge on rating, warranty, and metering. The main reason it wins is rating, warranty, and metering, and connectivity and data & monitoring strengthen that case. Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 remains a niche alternative if price and integrations matter more than the rest of the comparison. That is enough to make Refoss EM16P the better pick for most buyers.

Aeotec

Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8

$95.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Refoss

Refoss EM16P

25% OFF

$179.99

$239.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Feature	Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8	Refoss EM16P	Winner
Price	$95.99	$179.99	Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8
Rating	4.1	4.3	Refoss EM16P
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Refoss EM16P
Metering	Split-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings	Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings	Refoss EM16P
Connectivity	Z-Wave	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Refoss EM16P
Integrations	Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Home Assistant	Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8
Data & Monitoring	None	Energy Cost Tracking, Data Export, Usage Alerts	Refoss EM16P
Local Control	None	Local API, MQTT, Local Web Interface	Refoss EM16P
Load Management	NO	YES	Refoss EM16P
Breaker Panel Install	YES	YES	Tie
Smart Meter Port	NO	NO	Tie
Relay Output	NO	NO	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8

$95.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $95.99
+ Integrations: Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant
- Rating: 4.1 vs 4.3
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Winner

Refoss

Refoss EM16P

25% OFF

$179.99

$239.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.3
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Metering: Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings
- Price: $179.99 vs $95.99
- Integrations: Home Assistant vs Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 or Refoss EM16P?

Refoss EM16P has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, warranty, and metering.

What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 and Refoss EM16P?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 lists $95.99, while Refoss EM16P lists $179.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 is listed at $95.99, while Refoss EM16P is listed at $179.99. Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 (better spec).

Who should buy Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8?

Choose Aeotec Home Energy Meter 8 if your priority is price and integrations and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy Refoss EM16P?

Choose Refoss EM16P if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.

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