Updated October 2026
Data from the official Eve and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
TP-Link Kasa EP40 has the better all-around case than Eve Energy (US) in 2026, starting with price, rating, and warranty.
What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and warranty, and weather resistance and maximum load power keep the advantage from looking narrow. Eve Energy (US) can still be the right pick, but only if energy monitoring and integrations outweigh the wider strengths of TP-Link Kasa EP40. Overall, TP-Link Kasa EP40 makes more sense for most people.
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$22.99
$24.99
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- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
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| Feature | Eve Energy (US) | TP-Link Kasa EP40 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $43.95 | $22.99 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Rating | 4.1 | 4.6 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | IP64 | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Maximum Load Power | 1800W | 1875W | TP-Link Kasa EP40 |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | NO | Eve Energy (US) |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Eve Energy (US) |
| Plug Format | Type B | Type B | Tie |
| Connectivity | Thread Protocol | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
$43.95
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Price: $43.95 vs $22.99
- - Rating: 4.1 vs 4.6
Winner
8% OFF
$22.99
$24.99
- + Price: $22.99
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Warranty: 2 years
- - Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Eve Energy (US) or TP-Link Kasa EP40?
TP-Link Kasa EP40 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Eve Energy (US) and TP-Link Kasa EP40?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Eve Energy (US) lists $43.95, while TP-Link Kasa EP40 lists $22.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Eve Energy (US) is listed at $43.95, while TP-Link Kasa EP40 is listed at $22.99. TP-Link Kasa EP40 (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 TP-Link Kasa EP40?
Choose TP-Link Kasa EP40 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than energy monitoring.
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