Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
The YoLink Mini Plug edges this smart plug matchup with a higher owner rating and features the Meross does not include, namely energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection.
It relies on long-range LoRa wireless that reaches basements, barns and detached buildings far past Wi-Fi, but it works only with the separate YoLink hub. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug counters with a lower price, two independently controllable outlets, its own built-in Wi-Fi (no hub needed) and a wider integration list adding Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings. Both are 1800W/15A Type B indoor plugs. Pick the YoLink Mini Plug if you want a higher-rated, energy-tracking plug for long-distance control and already own the YoLink hub; pick the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug if you want an affordable dual-outlet plug that connects on its own with HomeKit support.
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| Feature | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug | YoLink Mini Plug | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.6 | YoLink Mini Plug |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | YES | YoLink Mini Plug |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi | None | Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | YoLink Mini Plug |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Plug Format | Type B | Type B | Tie |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.6
- - Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
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$19.99
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- - Connectivity: None vs 2.4 GHz WiFi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which smart plug is better overall, the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug or the YoLink Mini Plug?
The YoLink Mini Plug wins overall with a higher rating plus energy monitoring and overload protection. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug is the cheaper, hub-free option and the only one with two independently controllable outlets and HomeKit support.
What is the biggest difference between these two plugs?
Range versus dual outlets. The YoLink Mini Plug uses long-range LoRa through the YoLink hub to reach distant outlets, while the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug connects on its own Wi-Fi and offers two independently controllable outlets.
Does either plug need a hub?
The YoLink Mini Plug requires the YoLink hub because it uses LoRa rather than Wi-Fi. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug connects directly to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network with no hub required.
Which plug tracks energy, and which supports HomeKit?
Only the YoLink Mini Plug offers energy monitoring and overload protection. The Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug lacks energy tracking but adds Apple HomeKit and SmartThings that the YoLink Mini Plug does not confirm.
Who should buy the YoLink Mini Plug?
Choose the YoLink Mini Plug if you want a higher-rated, energy-tracking plug for controlling an outlet far from the router, in a basement or detached building, and you already own or plan to add the YoLink hub.
Who should buy the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug?
Choose the Meross Smart Wi-Fi Plug if you want an affordable, hub-free plug with two independently controllable outlets and support for Apple HomeKit and SmartThings, for indoor devices within Wi-Fi range.
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