Aqara Smart Plug (EU) vs Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite comparison

Updated December 2025

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In this all-Zigbee pairing the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is the more capable smart plug, leading on a higher owner rating, a stronger 2300W maximum load, built-in energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection, plus a longer integration list. Both plugs join a Zigbee network through a hub and both double as Zigbee routers that extend mesh range, so their core wireless behavior is shared. The split is safety and monitoring: the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) tracks daily and monthly power use and reaches Apple HomeKit and Matter through an Aqara hub, while the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite drops energy monitoring and overload protection but costs less and adds native Samsung SmartThings. Anyone wanting a fully loaded Zigbee outlet should take the Aqara Smart Plug (EU); mesh-extension buyers watching the budget can be happy with the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (EU)

16% OFF

€20.95

€24.99

Buy on Amazon Germany

Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

$12.99

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Feature	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite	Winner
Price	€20.95	$12.99	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Rating	4.5	4.4	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)
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)
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Aqara Smart Plug (EU)
Plug Format	Type F	Type B	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	Zigbee	Zigbee	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (EU)

16% OFF

€20.95

€24.99

Buy on Amazon Germany

+ Rating: 4.5
+ Maximum Load Power: 2300W
+ Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
- Price: €20.95 vs $12.99

Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

$12.99

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+ Price: $12.99
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.5
- Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 2300W

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) or the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?

The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is the stronger overall pick. It carries a higher owner rating, a higher 2300W load rating, energy monitoring, overheat/overload protection and more integrations. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite wins mainly on a lower price.

What is the biggest difference between these two Zigbee plugs?

Monitoring and safety. The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) records daily and monthly energy use and includes overheat/overload protection, while the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite has neither. Both are Zigbee-only and both need a Zigbee hub to work.

Do both plugs act as a Zigbee router?

Yes. The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite both function as Zigbee routers, relaying signal to help other Zigbee devices further from the hub stay connected.

Which one supports Apple HomeKit and Matter?

The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) supports Apple HomeKit and can bridge into Matter through an Aqara hub. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite has no HomeKit or Matter support, though it does add native Samsung SmartThings, which Aqara omits.

Who should buy the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?

Budget-minded buyers who already run a Zigbee hub (especially Home Assistant or Zigbee2MQTT) and mainly want an affordable outlet that also extends the mesh. It is a good fit if you do not need energy monitoring or HomeKit and want SmartThings support.

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