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Updated November 2026
Data from the official Aqara and YoLink sites.
2026 verdict
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is the stronger all-round smart plug of this pair, leading on maximum load, broader Zigbee-based connectivity and its role as a Zigbee router that strengthens the rest of a mesh network.
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug carries a higher owner rating and two real advantages for its niche: an IP63 weather-resistant housing and long-range LoRa wireless, via the YoLink hub, built for pool pumps, fountains and lighting far from the router. Both need a hub and both include energy monitoring and overheat protection, and both reach Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant, though only the Aqara adds native Apple HomeKit through its own hub. Choose the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) for a full-featured indoor European plug that also extends a Zigbee mesh; choose the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug when you need weatherproof, long-range control of outdoor equipment.
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| Feature | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) | YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €21.99 | $27.99 | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IP63 | YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug |
| Maximum Load Power | 2300W | 1800W | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) |
| Connectivity | Zigbee | None | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) |
| Zigbee Router | YES | NO | Aqara Smart Plug (EU) |
| Plug Format | Type F | Type B | Different strengths |
| 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 |
What the differences mean
Maximum load
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is rated for 2300W at 250V, ahead of the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug's 1800W at 110-125V, reflecting the higher mains voltage each is built for rather than a straight quality gap.
Zigbee router role
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) also acts as a Zigbee router, relaying signals to help other Zigbee devices further from the hub stay connected. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug has no Zigbee radio at all, so it plays no such role.
Weatherproofing
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug carries an IP63 rating for outdoor use. The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) has no weather resistance and is built for indoor sockets only.
Which hub each one needs
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) needs a Zigbee hub, either Aqara's own or a third-party Zigbee coordinator such as one running Zigbee2MQTT. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug needs the separate YoLink hub instead, since it runs on LoRa rather than Zigbee.
Regional plug and voltage
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is a Type F plug built for 250V European sockets. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is a Type B plug for 110-125V outlets, so the choice is partly decided by which region you are wiring for.
Which one to buy if
- you're on a European socket and want a plug that also strengthens your Zigbee mesh
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) is a Type F Zigbee plug that also works as a router for other Zigbee devices.
- the plug needs to survive outdoors and reach far from the router
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug's IP63 rating and long-range LoRa wireless are built for exactly that.
- you're outfitting a North American 120V outdoor outlet
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is built for that voltage and, unlike the Aqara, is rated for outdoor exposure.
- you want the higher-rated product on paper
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug carries the higher average owner rating of the two.
- you want native Apple HomeKit support through your existing hub
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) reaches Apple HomeKit through an Aqara Hub; the YoLink needs its own separate Local Hub for the same reach.
Winner
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€21.99
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- + Price: €21.99
- + Maximum Load Power: 2300W
- + Connectivity: Zigbee
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP63
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- + Rating: 4.6
- + Weather Resistance: IP63
- - Price: $27.99 vs €21.99
- - Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 2300W
What owners say
Aqara Smart Plug (EU) owners describe it switching lamps and appliances flawlessly over long stretches of daily use, and value the built-in energy monitoring for keeping an eye on what an appliance costs to run, plus its role as a Zigbee router that helps other sensors further from the hub stay connected. Their main complaint is a relatively bulky housing that can crowd neighboring sockets on a power strip. YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug owners lean on range and reliability outdoors, describing solid control of a pump or garden lighting from well beyond typical Wi-Fi range, and credit the automatic thermal shutoff with protecting equipment running in direct sun, while flagging the added cost of the YoLink hub the plug depends on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Plug (EU) or YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?
The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) wins overall on load rating, connectivity and its Zigbee router role. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is the better choice specifically for weatherproof, long-range outdoor use.
What is the biggest difference between the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?
Weather resistance and range. The YoLink carries an IP63 rating and uses long-range LoRa wireless for outdoor gear far from the router, while the Aqara is indoor-only but adds a higher load rating and Zigbee router functionality.
Which plug is right for outdoor equipment?
The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is purpose-built for it, with an IP63 weatherproof housing, LoRa long range and an automatic thermal safety shutoff for loads like pool pumps. The Aqara Smart Plug (EU) has no weather rating and is intended for indoor use.
Do both plugs offer energy monitoring?
Yes. Both the Aqara Smart Plug (EU) and the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug include energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection, and both require a hub to operate, a Zigbee hub and the YoLink hub respectively.
Who should buy the Aqara Smart Plug (EU)?
Choose it for a full-featured indoor plug on European outlets, with a higher load ceiling, energy monitoring and Zigbee mesh extension for the rest of your smart home.
Who should buy the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?
Choose it if you need to control outdoor equipment, such as a pool pump, fountain or garden lighting, at range with weatherproof IP63 protection and energy monitoring.
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