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

Cheapest mesh helper or triple outdoor outlet? 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.