Winner
12% OFF
€21.99
€24.99
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Aqara and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
Metering a lamp on a European socket is the job the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) takes.
It is a Type F Zigbee plug at 2300 W and 10 A, it records consumption, and it repeats the mesh, with Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home and Matter through an Aqara hub, and with SmartThings and Home Assistant as well. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is a Type B Matter plug at 1800 W and 15 A on 100 to 125 V, with a two-year warranty and no energy meter. Those watt figures describe different mains, so they are not a reason to force one plug onto the other's wall. Pick the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) to meter and extend Zigbee in Europe. Pick the TP-Link Tapo P125M when the outlet is Type B and one plug should speak Matter.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Warranty2×TP-Link Tapo P125M2 years vs 1 year
- Maximum Load Power+28%Aqara Smart Plug (EU)2300W vs 1800W
| Feature | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) | TP-Link Tapo P125M | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €21.99 | $7.99 | TP-Link Tapo P125M |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | TP-Link Tapo P125M |
| Maximum Load Power | 2300W | 1800W | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | NO | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) |
| Connectivity | Zigbee | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | TP-Link Tapo P125M |
| Zigbee Router | YES | NO | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) |
| Plug Format | Type F | Type B | Different strengths |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | Tie |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | 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 |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Socket standard
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is Type F. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is Type B, for 100 to 125 V. One belongs on a Schuko wall and the other on a North American duplex. Buying the higher-scoring plug for the wrong country means it will not plug in at all.
Energy monitoring
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) records power on a daily and monthly basis. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is on and off only. If the question is what the appliance draws, the Aqara plug answers it and the Tapo plug does not.
Zigbee mesh or Matter
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) needs a Zigbee hub and then acts as a Zigbee router. The TP-Link Tapo P125M uses 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, with Bluetooth only to get onto the network, and it is Matter-certified, so it does not join or repeat a Zigbee mesh. Tapo's own app needs no hub. A third-party ecosystem still needs a Matter controller.
Warranty and size
The TP-Link Tapo P125M carries a two-year warranty and measures 60 x 38 x 33 mm, which is why owners say the second socket stays usable. The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) has a one-year warranty and measures 62 x 62 x 77.5 mm at 86 g. Its weight is known. The Tapo plug's weight is not documented.
Which one to buy if
- the wall is Type F and you want energy plus Zigbee
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) meters the load and repeats Zigbee, which the TP-Link Tapo P125M cannot do from a Schuko socket it does not fit.
- the outlet is Type B and the house uses Matter
The TP-Link Tapo P125M is Matter-certified for Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant on a 15 A North American plug.
- other Zigbee devices need a repeater
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is a Zigbee router. The TP-Link Tapo P125M has no Zigbee radio.
- the neighboring socket on the plate must stay free
At 60 x 38 x 33 mm the TP-Link Tapo P125M is the compact one. Aqara owners say the larger housing blocks the next outlet.
Winner
12% OFF
€21.99
€24.99
- + Maximum Load Power: 2300W
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- + Zigbee Router: YES
- - Price: €21.99 vs $7.99
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years
33% OFF
$7.99
$11.99
- + Price: $7.99
- + Warranty: 2 years
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 2300W
- - Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
What owners say
Owners of both plugs praise a setup that finishes quickly and a connection that stays put. Aqara Smart Plug (EU) owners single out live power readings and the way the plug strengthens a Zigbee mesh for sensors farther from the hub, and their recurring complaint is a bulky housing that crowds the next socket on a strip, plus a status light some cannot switch off. TP-Link Tapo P125M owners single out a QR-code start that can skip the Tapo app, a body that leaves the second socket free, and the physical button. They warn that Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home or SmartThings still needs a Matter controller already in the house, and that this model never shows energy use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall, the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) or the TP-Link Tapo P125M?
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU), for a Type F wall. It meters energy and repeats Zigbee. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is the better fit on a Type B outlet, because it is Matter-certified and needs no Zigbee hub, but it does not measure energy.
What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and the TP-Link Tapo P125M?
Radio and socket. The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is a Type F Zigbee plug with energy monitoring. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is a Type B Wi-Fi plug with Matter and no energy meter. They do not fit the same outlet.
Does the TP-Link Tapo P125M work with Apple Home?
Yes, over Matter, as do Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, once a Matter controller is in the house. The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) reaches Apple Home through an Aqara hub, not through Matter on its own.
Which plug monitors energy, the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) or the TP-Link Tapo P125M?
Only the Aqara Smart Plug (EU). It records daily and monthly consumption. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is a plain on-off plug.
Who should buy the Aqara Smart Plug (EU)?
Buyers on a European Type F socket who want energy readings and a Zigbee router for Home Assistant, SmartThings or an Aqara hub. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is for a North American Matter home that does not need metering.
Does the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) need a hub?
Yes, a Zigbee hub, which can be an Aqara hub or another coordinator such as Home Assistant with Zigbee2MQTT. The TP-Link Tapo P125M needs no hub for the Tapo app. Matter control still needs a controller such as an Echo, a HomePod or a Nest device.
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