Updated June 2026
Data from Amazon and official Meross and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
Shelly Smart Plug (US) wins the 2026 matchup against Meross Outdoor Smart Plug, mainly on price, overheat/overload protection, and energy monitoring. Its strongest advantages show up in price, overheat/overload protection, and energy monitoring, with connectivity helping widen the gap. Meross Outdoor Smart Plug can still be the right pick, but only if weather resistance and integrations outweighs the wider strengths of Shelly Smart Plug (US). That is why the final call still favors Shelly Smart Plug (US).
| Feature | Meross Outdoor Smart Plug | Shelly Smart Plug (US) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $25.99 | $22.00 | Shelly Smart Plug (US) |
| Weather Resistance | IP44 | NO | Meross Outdoor Smart Plug |
| Overheat/Overload Protection | NO | YES | Shelly Smart Plug (US) |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | YES | Shelly Smart Plug (US) |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Shelly Smart Plug (US) |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Meross Outdoor Smart Plug |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 | Tie |
| Plug Format | Type B | Type B | Tie |
| Maximum Load Power | 1800W | 1800W | Tie |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zibgee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
- + Weather Resistance: IP44
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings
- - Price: $25.99 vs $22.00
- - Overheat/Overload Protection: NO vs YES
Winner
29% OFF
$22.00
$30.87
- + Price: $22.00
- + Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- - Weather Resistance: NO vs IP44
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which is better overall: Meross Outdoor Smart Plug or Shelly Smart Plug (US)?
Shelly Smart Plug (US) has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, overheat/overload protection, and energy monitoring.
What is the biggest difference between Meross Outdoor Smart Plug and Shelly Smart Plug (US)?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Meross Outdoor Smart Plug lists $25.99, while Shelly Smart Plug (US) lists $22.00.
Which one looks better on price?
Meross Outdoor Smart Plug is listed at $25.99, while Shelly Smart Plug (US) is listed at $22.00. Shelly Smart Plug (US) (better spec).
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 price.
Who should buy Shelly Smart Plug (US)?
Choose Shelly Smart Plug (US) if your priority is price and overheat/overload protection and that matters more than weather resistance.
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