Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) vs Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) wins overall with a higher rating, a lower price, a 2300W load ceiling and reliable Zigbee operation through the Hue Bridge. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) is the pick for weatherproof outdoor use with three outlets.

Indoor Hue reliability versus outdoor capacity. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is an indoor Zigbee plug that needs the Hue Bridge and extends the mesh, while the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) is an IP44 Wi-Fi plug with three outlets built to survive outdoors.

Only the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets), with its IP44 rating, is designed for outdoor lights, pumps and holiday displays. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) has no weather resistance and is meant for indoor outlets only.

The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) adds Samsung SmartThings, and both cover HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) handles a higher 2300W load and uniquely acts as a Zigbee router.

Choose the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) if you already run a Hue Bridge and want the higher-rated indoor plug with a 2300W load rating, seamless HomeKit and Hue integration, and Zigbee mesh extension.

Choose the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) if you need a weatherproof plug to control three outdoor devices independently, with SmartThings support and no hub required.