Aqara Smart Plug (US) vs Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aqara and Meross sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Aqara Smart Plug (US) comes out ahead overall. What pushes it ahead is rating, overheat/overload protection, and energy monitoring, and zibgee router keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini still makes sense if price and connectivity is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Aqara Smart Plug (US). That is enough to make Aqara Smart Plug (US) the better pick for most buyers.

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (US)

$32.99

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Meross

Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini

$17.99

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Feature	Aqara Smart Plug (US)	Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini	Winner
Price	$32.99	$17.99	Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini
Rating	4.5	3.5	Aqara Smart Plug (US)
Overheat/Overload Protection	YES	NO	Aqara Smart Plug (US)
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Aqara Smart Plug (US)
Connectivity	Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Aqara Smart Plug (US)
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Plug Format	Type B	Type B	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Aqara

Aqara Smart Plug (US)

$32.99

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.5
+ Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
- Price: $32.99 vs $17.99
- Connectivity: Zigbee vs 2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth

Meross

Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini

$17.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $17.99
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth
- Rating: 3.5 vs 4.5
- Overheat/Overload Protection: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aqara Smart Plug (US) or Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini?: Aqara Smart Plug (US) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, overheat/overload protection, and energy monitoring.
What is the biggest difference between Aqara Smart Plug (US) and Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aqara Smart Plug (US) lists $32.99, while Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini lists $17.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Aqara Smart Plug (US) is listed at $32.99, while Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini is listed at $17.99. Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini (better spec).
Who should buy Aqara Smart Plug (US)?: Choose Aqara Smart Plug (US) if your priority is rating and overheat/overload protection and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini?: Choose Meross Matter Smart Plug Mini if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than rating.