Aqara Smart Plug (EU) vs Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) comparison

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2026 verdict

Both are Type F Zigbee plugs, but the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) wins this smart plug matchup by adding features the Hue leaves out: energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection and a broader integration list (HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter via hub) at a lower price. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) answers with a higher owner rating and a longer 2-year warranty, plus the polish of connecting seamlessly through the Hue Bridge and running over Bluetooth locally. Both handle up to 2300W and both act as Zigbee routers to strengthen the mesh, so reliability is a wash. Choose the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) if you want energy tracking, safety protection and the widest ecosystem support; choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) if you already run a Hue Bridge and value its top rating, longer warranty and effortless Hue integration.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (EU)

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Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)

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€26.99

€34.99

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Feature	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)	Winner
Rating	4.5	4.7	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Overheat/Overload Protection	YES	NO	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)
Connectivity	Zigbee	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Plug Format	Type F	Type F	Tie
Maximum Load Power	2300W	2300W	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (EU)

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+ Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)

23% OFF

€26.99

€34.99

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+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- Overheat/Overload Protection: NO vs YES
- Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Plug (EU) or Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?

The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) wins overall. It adds energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection, supports more platforms, and costs less. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) counters with a higher rating and a longer 2-year warranty.

What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?

Feature breadth. The Aqara includes energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection and Matter via hub plus IFTTT, while the Hue is deliberately simple with no energy monitoring, though it integrates flawlessly through the Hue Bridge and carries a longer warranty.

Are both plugs Zigbee routers, and do they handle the same load?

Yes. Both the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) act as Zigbee routers to extend the mesh, and both are rated for up to 2300W on Type F outlets, so switching capacity and mesh support are comparable.

Who should buy the Aqara Smart Plug (EU)?

Choose the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) if you want energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection, and the broadest integration list including Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter, at a lower price.

Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?

Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) if you already run a Philips Hue Bridge and want its top-rated reliability, longer 2-year warranty and seamless integration into the Hue app and HomeKit, and you do not need energy monitoring.

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