Eve Energy (EU) vs Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

Updated December 2025

Data from Amazon and official Eve and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Taken as a whole in 2026, Eve Energy (EU) wins this matchup. It separates itself most clearly on maximum load power, energy monitoring, and integrations, while still looking better on its broader overall balance. Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize price, rating, and zibgee router above everything else here. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Eve Energy (EU).

Winner

Eve

Eve Energy (EU)

12% OFF

€39.95

€34.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

$12.99

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Feature	Eve Energy (EU)	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite	Winner
Price	€34.99	$12.99	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Rating	4.2	4.4	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Maximum Load Power	2500W	1800W	Eve Energy (EU)
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Eve Energy (EU)
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Eve Energy (EU)
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Plug Format	Type F	Type B	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	NO	Tie
Connectivity	Thread Protocol	Zigbee	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Eve

Eve Energy (EU)

12% OFF

€39.95

€34.99

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+ Maximum Load Power: 2500W
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- Price: €34.99 vs $12.99
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.4

Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

$12.99

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+ Price: $12.99
+ Rating: 4.4
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 2500W
- Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Eve Energy (EU) or Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?: Eve Energy (EU) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for maximum load power, energy monitoring, and integrations.
What is the biggest difference between Eve Energy (EU) and Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Eve Energy (EU) lists €34.99, while Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite lists $12.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Eve Energy (EU) is listed at €34.99, while Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is listed at $12.99. Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite (better spec).
Who should buy Eve Energy (EU)?: Choose Eve Energy (EU) if your priority is maximum load power and energy monitoring and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?: Choose Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than maximum load power.