| Feature | Meross Outdoor Smart Plug | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $25.99 | $21.99 | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | Meross Outdoor Smart Plug |
| Weather Resistance | IP44 | NO | Meross Outdoor Smart Plug |
| Plug Format | Type B | Type B | Tie |
| Overheat/Overload Protection | NO | NO | Tie |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Tie |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zibgee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
- + Rating: 4.4
- + Weather Resistance: IP44
- - Price: $25.99 vs $21.99
- + Price: $21.99
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.4
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP44
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall, the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug or the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug?
The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug wins overall with a higher owner rating and IP44 weather resistance for outdoor use. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug is the cheaper indoor-only alternative that shares the same dual-outlet design and integrations.
What is the biggest difference between these two Meross plugs?
Where you can use them. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug is IP44-rated for outdoor lights and gear, while the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug has no weather resistance and is strictly indoor. Both offer two independently controlled outlets over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi.
Do both plugs give me two independent outlets and the same integrations?
Yes. Both the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug and the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug provide two independently controllable outlets and work with Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, with no Matter or energy monitoring on either.
Can I use the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug outdoors?
No. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug has no weather resistance rating and is intended for indoor use only. For outdoor lights, pumps or holiday displays you need the IP44-rated Meross Outdoor Smart Plug.
Who should buy the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug?
Choose the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug if you want the higher-rated, weatherproof option to control two outdoor devices independently, such as yard lights and holiday decorations, through HomeKit, Alexa or Google.
Who should buy the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug?
Choose the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug if your two devices are indoors, like lamps, a coffee maker or aquarium gear, and you want the more affordable dual-outlet plug with the same wide integration support.
