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2026 verdict
Refoss EM16P beats Refoss EM01P in 2026, with its clearest edge on metering, breaker panel install, and connectivity. Its clearest strengths are metering, breaker panel install, and connectivity, and it still looks stronger on data & monitoring and load management. Refoss EM01P can still be the right pick, but only if price and smart meter port outweigh the wider strengths of Refoss EM16P. That is enough to make Refoss EM16P the better pick for most buyers.
| Feature | Refoss EM01P | Refoss EM16P | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $69.99 | $179.99 | Refoss EM01P |
| Metering | Solar Net Metering | Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings | Refoss EM16P |
| Breaker Panel Install | NO | YES | Refoss EM16P |
| Smart Meter Port | YES | NO | Refoss EM01P |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Refoss EM16P |
| Data & Monitoring | Energy Cost Tracking, Data Export | Energy Cost Tracking, Data Export, Usage Alerts | Refoss EM16P |
| Load Management | NO | YES | Refoss EM16P |
| Integrations | Home Assistant | Home Assistant | Tie |
| Local Control | Local API, MQTT, Local Web Interface | Local API, MQTT, Local Web Interface | Tie |
| Relay Output | NO | NO | Tie |
16% OFF
$69.99
$82.99
- + Price: $69.99
- + Smart Meter Port: YES
- - Metering: Solar Net Metering vs Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings
- - Breaker Panel Install: NO vs YES
Winner
25% OFF
$179.99
$239.99
- + Metering: Split-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor Readings
- + Breaker Panel Install: YES
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Price: $179.99 vs $69.99
- - Smart Meter Port: NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Refoss EM01P or Refoss EM16P?
Refoss EM16P has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for metering, breaker panel install, and connectivity.
What is the biggest difference between Refoss EM01P and Refoss EM16P?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Refoss EM01P lists $69.99, while Refoss EM16P lists $179.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Refoss EM01P is listed at $69.99, while Refoss EM16P is listed at $179.99. Refoss EM01P (better spec).
Who should buy Refoss EM01P?
Choose Refoss EM01P if your priority is price and smart meter port and that matters more than metering.
Who should buy Refoss EM16P?
Choose Refoss EM16P if your priority is metering and breaker panel install and that matters more than price.
