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Refoss EM01P vs Refoss EM16P

Full Smart Energy Monitors comparison in 2026

Data from Amazon and official Refoss site.
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.
FeatureRefoss EM01PRefoss EM16PWinner
Price$69.99$179.99Refoss EM01P
MeteringSolar Net MeteringSplit-Phase Support, Three-Phase Support, Solar Net Metering, Power Factor ReadingsRefoss EM16P
Breaker Panel InstallNOYESRefoss EM16P
Smart Meter PortYESNORefoss EM01P
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothRefoss EM16P
Data & MonitoringEnergy Cost Tracking, Data ExportEnergy Cost Tracking, Data Export, Usage AlertsRefoss EM16P
Load ManagementNOYESRefoss EM16P
IntegrationsHome AssistantHome AssistantTie
Local ControlLocal API, MQTT, Local Web InterfaceLocal API, MQTT, Local Web InterfaceTie
Relay OutputNONOTie
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

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.

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