Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) vs Shelly Plug M Gen3 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Meross and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Shelly Plug M Gen3 is the safer pick over Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) because of price, maximum load power, and Overheat/Overload protection. What pushes it ahead is price, maximum load power, and Overheat/Overload protection, and energy monitoring and connectivity keep the advantage from looking narrow. Pick Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) only when weather resistance is the deciding factor for your setup. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Shelly Plug M Gen3.

Meross

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)

$30.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plug M Gen3

$14.99

Buy on Official Store

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Feature	Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)	Shelly Plug M Gen3	Winner
Price	$30.99	$14.99	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Weather Resistance	IP44	NO	Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Maximum Load Power	1800W	3000W	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	YES	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Energy Monitoring	NO	YES	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Shelly Plug M Gen3
Plug Format	Type B	Type F	Different strengths
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	NO	NO	Tie

Meross

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)

$30.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Weather Resistance: IP44
- Price: $30.99 vs $14.99
- Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 3000W

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plug M Gen3

$14.99

Buy on Official Store

+ Price: $14.99
+ Maximum Load Power: 3000W
+ Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
- Weather Resistance: NO vs IP44

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) or Shelly Plug M Gen3?

Shelly Plug M Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, maximum load power, and Overheat/Overload protection.

What is the biggest difference between Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) and Shelly Plug M Gen3?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) lists $30.99, while Shelly Plug M Gen3 lists $14.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) is listed at $30.99, while Shelly Plug M Gen3 is listed at $14.99. Shelly Plug M Gen3 (better spec).

Who should buy Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)?

Choose Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) if your priority is weather resistance and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Shelly Plug M Gen3?

Choose Shelly Plug M Gen3 if your priority is price and maximum load power and that matters more than weather resistance.

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