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

The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) wins overall on features and price, adding energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection and a higher 2300W load. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) counters with a higher rating and a longer 2-year warranty, but note the two use different regional plug formats.

Beyond region (Type F versus Type B), the Aqara adds energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection and a wider integration list including Home Assistant, IFTTT and Matter, while the Hue is a simpler plug that leans on the Hue Bridge and offers a longer warranty.

Yes. Both the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) act as Zigbee routers to strengthen the mesh, and both need a Zigbee hub (an Aqara hub or the Hue Bridge respectively). Only the Aqara adds energy monitoring.

Choose the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) if you are on European Type F outlets and want energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection, a higher load ceiling and the broadest integration support at a lower price.

Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) if you are on North American Type B outlets, already run a Hue Bridge, and want its top-rated reliability and longer 2-year warranty, without needing energy monitoring.