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Shelly EM Mini Gen4 vs SONOFF POWCT

Full Smart Energy Monitors comparison in 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Between Shelly EM Mini Gen4 and SONOFF POWCT, Shelly EM Mini Gen4 is the better overall pick in 2026, leading on price, warranty, and connectivity. Its clearest strengths are price, warranty, and connectivity, and it still looks stronger on integrations and data & monitoring. SONOFF POWCT is still relevant if you care most about metering, relay output, and load management, but Shelly EM Mini Gen4 is the stronger recommendation overall. As a general recommendation, Shelly EM Mini Gen4 comes out on top.
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FeatureShelly EM Mini Gen4SONOFF POWCTWinner
Price$24.99$38.19Shelly EM Mini Gen4
Warranty3 years1 yearShelly EM Mini Gen4
MeteringNoneSolar Net MeteringSONOFF POWCT
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee2.4 GHz WiFiShelly EM Mini Gen4
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTTShelly EM Mini Gen4
Data & MonitoringEnergy Cost Tracking, Time-of-Use Rates, Data Export, Usage AlertsData Export, Usage AlertsShelly EM Mini Gen4
Local ControlLocal API, MQTT, Local Web InterfaceNoneShelly EM Mini Gen4
Relay OutputNOYESSONOFF POWCT
Load ManagementNOYESSONOFF POWCT
Rating4.54.5Tie
Breaker Panel InstallYESYESTie
Smart Meter PortNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly EM Mini Gen4 or SONOFF POWCT?

Shelly EM Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, warranty, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly EM Mini Gen4 and SONOFF POWCT?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly EM Mini Gen4 lists $24.99, while SONOFF POWCT lists $38.19.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly EM Mini Gen4 is listed at $24.99, while SONOFF POWCT is listed at $38.19. Shelly EM Mini Gen4 (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly EM Mini Gen4?

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

Who should buy SONOFF POWCT?

Choose SONOFF POWCT if your priority is metering and relay output and that matters more than price.

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