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Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) vs Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

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Updated November 2026
Data from the official Meross and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Cheapest mesh helper or triple outdoor outlet?
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
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Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
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By the numbers the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite wins this smart plug comparison, thanks to a lower price and its Zigbee router role that the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) does not have. Read that result carefully, though: the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) is the only side with an IP44 weather-resistant shell and three independently controllable outlets, so it is the natural pick for exposed outdoor wiring. Both plugs share a 1800W, 15A Type B rating and both handle Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, keeping their control basics close. They are really built for different jobs, one a hub-required indoor Zigbee node, the other a hub-free Wi-Fi outlet for the patio or yard. Save with the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite for indoor Zigbee control, or step up to the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) when you need weatherproof control of several outdoor devices at once.
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FeatureMeross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 LiteWinner
Weather ResistanceIP44NOMeross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterSonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Zigbee RouterNOYESSonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Rating4.44.4Tie
Plug FormatType BType BTie
Maximum Load Power1800W1800WTie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFiZigbeeTie
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie
Local ControlYESYESTie
Meross

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)

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  • + Weather Resistance: IP44
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall, the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) or the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?

The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite wins the overall comparison on a lower price and its Zigbee router function. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) is still the right choice outdoors, thanks to IP44 weatherproofing and three separately controllable outlets.

How many outlets does each plug have?

The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) has three independently controllable outlets, letting you run separate outdoor devices on one unit. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is a single-outlet plug.

Which one is weatherproof?

Only the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets), which carries an IP44 rating for outdoor use. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite has no weather resistance and is meant for indoor use only.

Do these plugs require a hub?

The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite needs a Zigbee hub because it has no Wi-Fi radio. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) connects over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi directly, with no hub required.

Who should buy the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?

Indoor buyers who already run a Zigbee hub and want an inexpensive outlet that also extends the mesh as a Zigbee router, with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, Home Assistant and IFTTT support.

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