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

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

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

Only the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug is rated for outdoor use, with an IP44 weatherproof housing for lights, pumps and holiday displays. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) has no weather resistance and is intended for indoor outlets.

The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug supports a slightly wider list, adding Samsung SmartThings, and both cover Apple HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant. Only the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) acts as a Zigbee router to strengthen a Hue network.

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

Choose the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug if you need a weatherproof plug for outdoor lights or pumps, want two independently controllable outlets, and prefer a lower price plus SmartThings support without needing a hub.