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

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Philips sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is the better overall pick. Its biggest wins come from price, maximum load power, and overheat/overload protection, and energy monitoring and integrations adds more confidence to the verdict. There is still a case for Philips Hue Smart plug (US), but mainly if rating, warranty, and connectivity is what you value most. As a general recommendation, Aqara Smart Plug (EU) comes out on top.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (EU)

16% OFF

€24.99

€20.95

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Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

25% OFF

$37.99

$28.49

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Feature	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)	Winner
Price	€20.95	$28.49	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)
Rating	4.5	4.7	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Maximum Load Power	2300W	1800W	Aqara 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 (US)
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)
Plug Format	Type F	Type B	Different strengths
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (EU)

16% OFF

€24.99

€20.95

BUY NOW

+ Price: €20.95
+ Maximum Load Power: 2300W
+ Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

25% OFF

$37.99

$28.49

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- Price: $28.49 vs €20.95
- Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 2300W

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Plug (EU) or Philips Hue Smart plug (US)?: Aqara Smart Plug (EU) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, maximum load power, and overheat/overload protection.
What is the biggest difference between Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and Philips Hue Smart plug (US)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Smart Plug (EU) lists €20.95, while Philips Hue Smart plug (US) lists $28.49.
Which one looks better on price?: Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is listed at €20.95, while Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is listed at $28.49. Aqara Smart Plug (EU) (better spec).
Who should buy Aqara Smart Plug (EU)?: Choose Aqara Smart Plug (EU) if your priority is price and maximum load power and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Philips Hue Smart plug (US)?: Choose Philips Hue Smart plug (US) if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.