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Meross Outdoor Smart Plug vs Shelly Plug PM Gen3

Full Smart Plugs comparison in 2026

Updated September 2026
Data from Amazon and official Meross and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
Between Meross Outdoor Smart Plug and Shelly Plug PM Gen3, Meross Outdoor Smart Plug is the better overall pick in 2026, leading on weather resistance, integrations, and On/Off button.
Meross Outdoor Smart Plug
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Meross Outdoor Smart Plug
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Its clearest strengths are weather resistance, integrations, and On/Off button, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. Shelly Plug PM Gen3 can still be the right pick, but only if maximum load power, energy monitoring, and connectivity outweigh the wider strengths of Meross Outdoor Smart Plug. That is enough to make Meross Outdoor Smart Plug the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureMeross Outdoor Smart PlugShelly Plug PM Gen3Winner
Weather ResistanceIP44NOMeross Outdoor Smart Plug
Maximum Load Power1800W3680WShelly Plug PM Gen3
Energy MonitoringNOYESShelly Plug PM Gen3
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothShelly Plug PM Gen3
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantMeross Outdoor Smart Plug
On/Off ButtonYESNOMeross Outdoor Smart Plug
Plug FormatType BType FDifferent strengths
Overheat/Overload ProtectionNONOTie
Zibgee RouterNONOTie
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Shelly Plug PM Gen3

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  • + Maximum Load Power: 3680W
  • + Energy Monitoring: YES
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP44
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Meross Outdoor Smart Plug or Shelly Plug PM Gen3?

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for weather resistance, integrations, and On/Off button.

What is the biggest difference between Meross Outdoor Smart Plug and Shelly Plug PM Gen3?

Weather Resistance is one of the clearest differences: Meross Outdoor Smart Plug lists IP44, while Shelly Plug PM Gen3 lists NO.

Who should buy Meross Outdoor Smart Plug?

Choose Meross Outdoor Smart Plug if your priority is weather resistance and integrations and that matters more than maximum load power.

Who should buy Shelly Plug PM Gen3?

Choose Shelly Plug PM Gen3 if your priority is maximum load power and energy monitoring and that matters more than weather resistance.

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