Aqara Smart Plug (EU) vs Shelly Plug M Gen3 (2026)

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

Shelly Plug M Gen3 is the more complete option versus Aqara Smart Plug (EU) in 2026, helped most by warranty, maximum load power, and connectivity.

Winner

Shelly Plug M Gen3

$14.99

Buy on Official Store

It wins the broader comparison through warranty, maximum load power, and connectivity, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. There is still a case for Aqara Smart Plug (EU), but mainly if zibgee router is what you value most. As a general recommendation, Shelly Plug M Gen3 comes out on top.

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (EU)

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Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plug M Gen3

$14.99

Buy on Official Store

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Feature	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)	Shelly Plug M Gen3	Winner
Warranty	1 year	3 years	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Maximum Load Power	2300W	3000W	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)
Rating	4.5	4.5	Tie
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Plug Format	Type F	Type F	Tie
Overheat/Overload Protection	YES	YES	Tie
Energy Monitoring	YES	YES	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (EU)

Price unavailable right now

Buy on Amazon Canada

+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- Maximum Load Power: 2300W vs 3000W

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plug M Gen3

$14.99

Buy on Official Store

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Maximum Load Power: 3000W
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- Zibgee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Plug (EU) or Shelly Plug M Gen3?

Shelly Plug M Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, maximum load power, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and Shelly Plug M Gen3?

Warranty is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Smart Plug (EU) lists 1 year, while Shelly Plug M Gen3 lists 3 years.

Who should buy Aqara Smart Plug (EU)?

Choose Aqara Smart Plug (EU) if your priority is zibgee router and that matters more than warranty.

Who should buy Shelly Plug M Gen3?

Choose Shelly Plug M Gen3 if your priority is warranty and maximum load power and that matters more than zibgee router.

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