Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Emporia and Refoss sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Refoss EM16P over Emporia Vue 3, driven by price, warranty, and metering.
It separates itself most clearly on price, warranty, and metering, while still looking better on local control. Emporia Vue 3 can still be the right pick, but only if rating, integrations, and data & monitoring outweigh the wider strengths of Refoss EM16P. That makes Refoss EM16P the clearer recommendation in 2026.
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| Feature | Emporia Vue 3 | Refoss EM16P | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $169.99 | Refoss EM16P |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.2 | Emporia Vue 3 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Refoss EM16P |
| Metering | Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering | Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings | Refoss EM16P |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Home Assistant | Emporia Vue 3 |
| Data & Monitoring | Energy Cost Tracking, Time-of-Use Rates, Data Export, Usage Alerts | Energy Cost Tracking, Data Export, Usage Alerts | Emporia Vue 3 |
| Local Control | None | Local API, MQTT, Local Web Interface | Refoss EM16P |
| Breaker Panel Install | YES | YES | Tie |
| Smart Meter Port | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Relay Output | NO | NO | Tie |
| Load Management | YES | YES | Tie |
$199.99
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
- + Data & Monitoring: Energy Cost Tracking, Time-of-Use Rates, Data Export, Usage Alerts
- - Price: $199.99 vs $169.99
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
Winner
15% OFF
$169.99
$199.99
- + Price: $169.99
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Metering: Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 4.6
- - Integrations: Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Emporia Vue 3 or Refoss EM16P?
Refoss EM16P has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, warranty, and metering.
What is the biggest difference between Emporia Vue 3 and Refoss EM16P?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Emporia Vue 3 lists $199.99, while Refoss EM16P lists $169.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Emporia Vue 3 is listed at $199.99, while Refoss EM16P is listed at $169.99. Refoss EM16P (better spec).
Who should buy Emporia Vue 3?
Choose Emporia Vue 3 if your priority is rating and integrations and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Refoss EM16P?
Choose Refoss EM16P if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than rating.
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