Shelly EM Mini Gen4 vs Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch) comparison

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2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch) is the safer pick over Shelly EM Mini Gen4 because of price, rating, and metering. Its biggest wins come from price, rating, and metering, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. The only strong reason to choose Shelly EM Mini Gen4 is if warranty and connectivity are more important to you than the overall verdict. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch).

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Feature	Shelly EM Mini Gen4	Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch)	Winner
Price	$24.99	$15.90	Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch)
Rating	4.5	4.7	Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch)
Warranty	3 years	2 years	Shelly EM Mini Gen4
Metering	None	Solar Net Metering	Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch)
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi	Shelly EM Mini Gen4
Breaker Panel Install	YES	YES	Tie
Smart Meter Port	NO	NO	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	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
Local Control	Local API, MQTT, Local Web Interface	Local API, MQTT, Local Web Interface	Tie
Relay Output	NO	NO	Tie
Load Management	NO	NO	Tie

Shelly

Shelly EM Mini Gen4

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee
- Price: $24.99 vs $15.90
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch)

$15.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $15.90
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Metering: Solar Net Metering
- Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly EM Mini Gen4 or Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch)?

Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and metering.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly EM Mini Gen4 and Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch)?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly EM Mini Gen4 lists $24.99, while Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch) lists $15.90.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly EM Mini Gen4 is listed at $24.99, while Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch) is listed at $15.90. Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch) (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly EM Mini Gen4?

Choose Shelly EM Mini Gen4 if your priority is warranty and connectivity and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch)?

Choose Sonoff MINI PM Matter Over WiFi Power Meter (Non-Switch) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than warranty.

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