Meross Outdoor Smart Plug vs Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Meross and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Across the 2026 comparison, Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug earns the nod over Meross Outdoor Smart Plug on the strength of price, maximum load power, and Overheat/Overload protection. The main reason it wins is price, maximum load power, and Overheat/Overload protection, and energy monitoring and connectivity strengthen that case. Choose Meross Outdoor Smart Plug only if weather resistance matters more to you than the broader advantage from Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug. Overall, Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug makes more sense for most people.

Meross

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug

$25.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

$9.99

Buy on Official Store

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Feature	Meross Outdoor Smart Plug	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug	Winner
Price	$25.99	$9.99	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Weather Resistance	IP44	NO	Meross Outdoor Smart Plug
Maximum Load Power	1800W	3840W	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	YES	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Energy Monitoring	NO	YES	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Plug Format	Type B	Type F	Different strengths
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	NO	NO	Tie

Meross

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug

$25.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Weather Resistance: IP44
- Price: $25.99 vs $9.99
- Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 3840W

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

$9.99

Buy on Official Store

+ Price: $9.99
+ Maximum Load Power: 3840W
+ Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
- Weather Resistance: NO vs IP44

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Meross Outdoor Smart Plug or Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug?

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, maximum load power, and Overheat/Overload protection.

What is the biggest difference between Meross Outdoor Smart Plug and Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Meross Outdoor Smart Plug lists $25.99, while Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug lists $9.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug is listed at $25.99, while Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug is listed at $9.99. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug (better spec).

Who should buy Meross Outdoor Smart Plug?

Choose Meross Outdoor Smart Plug if your priority is weather resistance and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug?

Choose Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug if your priority is price and maximum load power and that matters more than weather resistance.

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