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Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 vs SwitchBot Hub 3

Full Smart Hubs comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Meross and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
The SwitchBot Hub 3 takes this smart home hub matchup by covering more protocols and sensors, bundling a learning IR blaster, temperature, humidity, light and presence sensors, and a screen with a rotary dial and programmable buttons on top of Matter bridging to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. Its Bluetooth and IR go beyond what the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 offers. This is a closer call than the badge suggests, though: the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 wins on price, carries a higher owner rating, and has wider onboard connectivity with an Ethernet port the SwitchBot Hub 3 lacks, plus a 110dB siren for Meross alerts. Choose the SwitchBot Hub 3 if you want tactile on-device control, IR and climate sensing across every platform; go with the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 if you run Meross sensors and prefer a cheaper, wired-capable Matter hub with a siren.
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FeatureMeross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450SwitchBot Hub 3Winner
Price£19.99$99.99Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450
Rating4.13.8Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet2.4 GHz WiFiMeross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450
ProtocolsMatter BridgeBluetooth, Matter Bridge, IRSwitchBot Hub 3
SensorsNoneTemperature, Humidity, Light, MotionSwitchBot Hub 3
Local ControlPartiallyYESSwitchBot Hub 3
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantTie
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  • + Price: £19.99
  • + Rating: 4.1
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Ethernet
  • - Protocols: Matter Bridge vs Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
  • - Sensors: None vs Temperature, Humidity, Light, Motion
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  • + Protocols: Bluetooth, Matter Bridge, IR
  • + Sensors: Temperature, Humidity, Light, Motion
  • + Local Control: YES
  • - Price: $99.99 vs £19.99
  • - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SwitchBot Hub 3 or the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 the better hub?

The SwitchBot Hub 3 wins overall by supporting more protocols and sensors, plus a screen and dial for on-device control. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 counters with a lower price, a higher owner rating and an Ethernet port.

What separates these two hubs the most?

The SwitchBot Hub 3 is a feature-packed control panel with IR, several onboard sensors, a screen and Matter bridging to five platforms, while the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 is a simple Matter bridge for Meross's own Wi-Fi devices with a built-in siren.

Which hub can be wired over Ethernet?

The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 has an Ethernet port for a stable wired connection, which owners recommend using. The SwitchBot Hub 3 is 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only, so it depends on a solid wireless network to stay connected.

Who should buy the SwitchBot Hub 3?

Buy the SwitchBot Hub 3 if you want physical, off-the-phone controls, a strong IR blaster, built-in temperature, humidity, light and presence sensors, and Matter bridging to Apple Home, Google, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant. It supports up to 30 devices.

Who should buy the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450?

Choose the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Hub MSH450 if you run Meross valves and sensors and want an affordable, wired-capable Matter hub with a loud 110dB siren. It only works with Meross devices, so it is best for an all-Meross sensor system.

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