Updated November 2026
Data from the official Emporia and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Shelly EM Gen4 over Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase, driven by price, rating, and warranty.
What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and warranty, and connectivity and integrations keep the advantage from looking narrow. The only strong reason to choose Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase is if metering is more important to you than the overall verdict. That is why the final call still favors Shelly EM Gen4.
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| Feature | Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase | Shelly EM Gen4 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $209.99 | £63.84 | Shelly EM Gen4 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 | Shelly EM Gen4 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years | Shelly EM Gen4 |
| Metering | Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering | Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings | Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee | Shelly EM Gen4 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Shelly EM Gen4 |
| Local Control | None | Local API, MQTT, Local Web Interface | Shelly EM Gen4 |
| Relay Output | NO | YES | Shelly EM Gen4 |
| Local Control | NO | YES | Shelly EM Gen4 |
| Breaker Panel Install | YES | YES | Tie |
| Smart Meter Port | NO | NO | Tie |
| Data & Monitoring | Energy Cost Tracking, Time-of-Use Rates, Data Export, Usage Alerts | Energy Cost Tracking, Time-of-Use Rates, Data Export, Usage Alerts | Tie |
$209.99
- + Metering: Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering
- - Price: $209.99 vs £63.84
- - Rating: 4.6 vs 4.8
Winner
£63.84
- + Price: £63.84
- + Rating: 4.8
- + Warranty: 3 years
- - Metering: Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings vs Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase or Shelly EM Gen4?
Shelly EM Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase and Shelly EM Gen4?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase lists $209.99, while Shelly EM Gen4 lists £63.84.
Which one looks better on price?
Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase is listed at $209.99, while Shelly EM Gen4 is listed at £63.84. Shelly EM Gen4 (better spec).
Who should buy Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase?
Choose Emporia Vue 3 3-Phase if your priority is metering and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Shelly EM Gen4?
Choose Shelly EM Gen4 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than metering.
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