Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Meross and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Do you want Apple Home and Matter, or a Zigbee radio?
If it is Apple Home and Matter, the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 is the smarter smart home hub here, with Ethernet and a 110dB siren as extras. It is a Matter bridge that works with Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, but it only talks to Meross devices and has no Zigbee at all. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is the reverse: a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator for up to 128 subdevices with partial third-party support, a longer warranty and a lower price, but no Matter, no Apple Home and Wi-Fi only. Pick the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 for a Meross setup that has to reach every major ecosystem, and the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro to build a Zigbee network with Sonoff or other Zigbee 3.0 devices.
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| Feature | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £19.99 | $24.90 | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 |
| Rating | 4.1 | 3.9 | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 |
| Protocols | Matter Bridge | Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Third-Party Devices | Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 |
| Local Control | Partially | Partially | Tie |
What the differences mean
Zigbee versus Matter
The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is a Zigbee coordinator with no Matter bridge, while the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 is a Matter bridge with no Zigbee. That decides which devices each one can run, more than any other spec.
Apple Home
Apple Home is listed as supported on the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 and not on the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro. For an iPhone household, that alone closes the choice.
Ethernet and Wi-Fi
The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 offers Ethernet as well as 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, and owners find the cable steadier. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is Wi-Fi only, so its position depends on your signal.
Subdevice capacity
The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro lists 128 subdevices against 32 for the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450, which matters if you plan a dense sensor and plug network.
Siren and warranty
The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 has a 110dB siren for alerts, a feature the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro lacks, while the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro has a 2-year warranty against 1 year.
Which one to buy if
- your home runs on Apple Home
The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 supports Apple Home through Matter, and the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro does not.
- you are building a Zigbee network of Sonoff sensors and plugs
The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is a Zigbee coordinator with room for 128 subdevices.
- you want a loud alert for a water or smoke sensor
The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 has a built-in 110dB siren.
- you want the hub on a cable instead of Wi-Fi
The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 has an Ethernet port and the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro does not.
- you mix in other brands' Zigbee devices
The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro lists third-party devices as partial, while the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 lists none.
Winner
£19.99
- + Price: £19.99
- + Rating: 4.1
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
- - Protocols: Matter Bridge vs Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Third-Party Devices
$24.90
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Protocols: Bluetooth, Zigbee Coordinator, Third-Party Devices
- - Price: $24.90 vs £19.99
- - Rating: 3.9 vs 4.1
What owners say
Owners of both bridges value the same thing: a small box that keeps its sensors and accessories reliably online, and both groups talk about a working setup being quick once past the app. Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 owners single out the built-in siren that carries an alert from a far room, notifications that arrive fast and the Ethernet port, which they find far steadier than Wi-Fi, though they warn that the Wi-Fi link can be picky and that it only serves Meross devices. Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro owners highlight a Zigbee network far steadier than the one built into an eero or an Echo, local scenes without the cloud and a clean Home Assistant integration, and they complain about the eWeLink sign-in and firmware updates, patchy third-party pairing and distant devices dropping off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 or Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro?
The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450, if you want Matter, Apple Home and an Ethernet port. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is the better one if you want a Zigbee coordinator with more subdevices, a longer warranty and a lower price.
What is the biggest difference between the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 and Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro?
The protocol. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator, while the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 has no Zigbee and instead bridges Meross devices to other ecosystems over Matter.
Does the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro work with Apple Home?
No. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro works with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant but not Apple Home, and it has no Matter bridge. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 does support Apple Home.
Can the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 run third-party Zigbee devices?
No. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 lists no Zigbee and no third-party device support, so it serves Meross devices. The Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro is the one that takes third-party Zigbee devices, partially.
Who should buy the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450?
Households with Meross sensors, valves and accessories who want them in Apple Home, Alexa or Google Home through Matter, with the option of a wired Ethernet connection and a loud siren.
Who should buy the Sonoff Zigbee Bridge Pro?
Buyers building a Zigbee network with Sonoff devices and Home Assistant who need capacity for up to 128 subdevices, local scenes and a two-year warranty, and who do not use Apple Home.
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