Eve Energy (EU) vs Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) comparison

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2026 verdict

Between two premium European plugs, the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) wins overall, carrying a higher owner rating, a longer 2-year warranty and richer connectivity, since it doubles as a Zigbee router and adds Bluetooth for local control. The Eve Energy (EU) holds its own on capability: it handles a higher 2500W maximum load, adds energy monitoring the Hue lacks, and reaches a wider ecosystem with Samsung SmartThings and native Matter over Thread. Both are Type F Schuko plugs that need infrastructure to shine (a Thread border router for the Eve, the Hue Bridge for the Philips) and work with HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Pick the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) if you run a Hue Bridge and want the better-rated, longer-warranty plug with mesh extension; pick the Eve Energy (EU) if you want energy monitoring, a higher load and Matter and SmartThings support.

Eve

Eve Energy (EU)

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Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)

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€26.99

€34.99

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Feature	Eve Energy (EU)	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)	Winner
Rating	4.2	4.7	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Maximum Load Power	2500W	2300W	Eve Energy (EU)
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Eve Energy (EU)
Connectivity	Thread Protocol	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Eve Energy (EU)
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Plug Format	Type F	Type F	Tie
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	NO	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie

Eve

Eve Energy (EU)

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+ Maximum Load Power: 2500W
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)

23% OFF

€26.99

€34.99

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+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- Maximum Load Power: 2300W vs 2500W
- Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Eve Energy (EU) or Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) wins overall, with a higher owner rating, a longer 2-year warranty and Zigbee router functionality. The Eve Energy (EU) counters with energy monitoring, a higher 2500W load, and Matter and SmartThings support.

What is the biggest difference between the Eve Energy (EU) and the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?

The wireless backbone. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) runs Zigbee through the Hue Bridge and acts as a Zigbee repeater, while the Eve Energy (EU) uses Thread with native Matter, adds energy monitoring, and supports Samsung SmartThings.

Does the Eve Energy (EU) have advantages over the Hue plug?

Yes. The Eve Energy (EU) adds energy monitoring, a higher 2500W maximum load, and support for Samsung SmartThings and Matter, none of which the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) provides. The Hue plug has no energy monitoring.

Who should buy the Eve Energy (EU)?

Choose the Eve Energy (EU) if you want energy monitoring, a higher load rating and the widest ecosystem support, including Matter over Thread and Samsung SmartThings, on European Type F outlets.

Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?

Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) if you already run a Hue Bridge and want the better-rated, longer-warranty plug that integrates seamlessly with Hue and doubles as a Zigbee repeater.

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