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

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Eve and Philips sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is the better overall pick. It wins the broader comparison through price, rating, and warranty, while maximum load power and connectivity helps confirm the result. Eve Energy (US) remains a niche alternative if energy monitoring and integrations matters more than the rest of the comparison. That makes Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Eve

Eve Energy (US)

20% OFF

$43.95

$34.95

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Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)

23% OFF

€34.99

€26.99

BUY NOW

Feature	Eve Energy (US)	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)	Winner
Price	$34.95	€26.99	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Rating	4.2	4.7	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Maximum Load Power	1800W	2300W	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Eve Energy (US)
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, Home Assistant	Eve Energy (US)
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Plug Format	Type B	Type F	Different strengths
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	NO	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie

Eve

Eve Energy (US)

20% OFF

$43.95

$34.95

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+ Energy Monitoring: YES
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- Price: $34.95 vs €26.99
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.7

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)

23% OFF

€34.99

€26.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: €26.99
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Eve Energy (US) or Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?: Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Eve Energy (US) and Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Eve Energy (US) lists $34.95, while Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) lists €26.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Eve Energy (US) is listed at $34.95, while Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is listed at €26.99. Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) (better spec).
Who should buy Eve Energy (US)?: Choose Eve Energy (US) if your priority is energy monitoring and integrations and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?: Choose Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than energy monitoring.