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Meross Outdoor Smart Plug vs Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

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Updated October 2026
Data from the official Meross and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
On the overall scorecard the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is the better-value smart plug here, winning on a lower price and its Zigbee router role, neither of which the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug can match.
Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
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Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
$12.99
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That verdict carries an important caveat: the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug is the only one of the two with an IP44 weather-resistant housing and two independently controllable outlets, making it the obvious choice when the outlet lives outside. Both are 1800W, 15A Type B plugs and both work with Alexa, Google Home and SmartThings, so their control basics overlap. The designs simply point in opposite directions, one is a hub-dependent indoor Zigbee mesh device, the other a hub-free Wi-Fi outlet built for the yard. Take the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite for affordable indoor control that strengthens a Zigbee network; the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug earns its place wherever weatherproofing is the requirement.
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FeatureMeross Outdoor Smart PlugSonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 LiteWinner
Price$25.99$12.99Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Weather ResistanceIP44NOMeross Outdoor Smart Plug
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterSonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Zigbee RouterNOYESSonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Rating4.44.4Tie
Plug FormatType BType BTie
Maximum Load Power1800W1800WTie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFiZigbeeTie
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie
Meross

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug

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$25.99
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  • + Weather Resistance: IP44
  • - Price: $25.99 vs $12.99
  • - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions

Which wins overall, the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug or the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?

By the overall comparison the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite edges ahead on a lower price and its Zigbee router function. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug's advantage is its IP44 weatherproofing and dual outlets, so for outdoor use it is the better fit despite the scorecard.

What is the biggest difference between these two plugs?

Indoor versus outdoor design. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug has an IP44 weather-resistant housing with two independently controllable sockets for outdoor use, while the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is an indoor-only, single-outlet Zigbee device with no weather rating.

Do these plugs need a hub?

Only the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite does, since it connects over Zigbee and needs a Zigbee hub. The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug connects directly over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with no hub required.

How do they compare on integrations?

Both the Meross Outdoor Smart Plug and the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite work with Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. Meross adds Apple HomeKit, while the Sonoff adds IFTTT and can act as a Zigbee router.

Which should I buy for outdoor holiday lights?

The Meross Outdoor Smart Plug. Its IP44 rating and two independently controllable outlets are built for exposed outdoor loads like string lights, whereas the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite has no weather resistance and is intended for indoor use only.

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