Live nowPrime Day 2026October 6 to 7, 2026Starts in--d--h--m--sSee the deals
Plugs · Head to head

Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) vs Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60

Full Smart Plugs comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Philips and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Zigbee polish or Wi-Fi muscle? The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 is the more capable smart plug of the two, rated for 4000W and 16A with energy monitoring built in.
Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60
Winner
Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60
€10.32€12.9020% OFFPrime exclusive deal
Buy on Amazon GermanyCheck price
It also works with SmartThings directly, adds overheat and overload protection and joins your Wi-Fi without a hub, reaching Apple HomeKit and Matter through a SONOFF Hub. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is the better reviewed and the more polished in daily use, with a 2-year warranty against one, a Zigbee router that strengthens a Hue mesh and direct HomeKit support through the Hue Bridge, but it switches up to 2300W and does not measure consumption. Both are Type F plugs with a physical button and Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant support. Choose the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 for washing machines, heaters and energy tracking, and the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) for lamps and timers in a Hue home.
vs
Deals by email

Plug prices change while you decide

We follow prices across the catalog and email you the best deals we find.

Smart home deals and news, straight to your inbox

Price drops, new releases and the smart home news worth knowing.

No spam. Unsubscribe in one click.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Please enter a valid email address.
Your subscription has been successful.
FeaturePhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60Winner
Price€26.90€10.32Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60
Rating4.74.5Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Warranty2 years1 yearPhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Maximum Load Power2300W4000WSonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60
Energy MonitoringNOYESSonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterSonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60
Zigbee RouterYESNOPhilips Hue Smart plug (EU)
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
Plug FormatType FType FTie
ConnectivityBluetooth, Zigbee2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Load rating

The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 handles 4000W and 16A, enough for a washing machine, dryer or heater. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) tops out at 2300W, which covers lamps and most small appliances but leaves less headroom.

Energy monitoring

Only the Sonoff measures consumption, with daily, monthly and yearly history its owners find reliable. The Hue plug only switches power.

Connection

The Sonoff joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi directly. The Hue plug uses Zigbee through the Hue Bridge, with Bluetooth as a limited fallback, and acts as a Zigbee router for other Hue devices.

Apple Home and SmartThings

The Hue plug works with HomeKit and reaches SmartThings through the Hue Bridge. The Sonoff works with SmartThings directly and needs a SONOFF Hub for HomeKit and Matter.

Warranty

Philips covers the Hue plug for 2 years and Sonoff covers the S60 for 1, an extra year of cover on the pricier plug.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both plugs agree that setup is quick and control through Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant works smoothly. What they value differs. Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) owners describe a plug that just works inside the Hue app, with build quality they trust over cheap plugs, and they use it for lamps and Christmas lights, while they complain that its wide body blocks neighbouring sockets, that it costs more and that it offers no energy monitoring. Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 owners single out how it handles heavy loads such as washing machines and dryers and the daily, monthly and yearly energy data, and their complaints are about the eWeLink app's account and permission demands and a pairing process a few found tedious.

Price history compared

Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.

  • Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)
  • Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60

Loading price history...

Frequently Asked Questions

Sonoff vs Philips Hue: which smart plug is better, the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) or the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60?

The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 on features: a 4000W and 16A rating, energy monitoring and hub-free Wi-Fi. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is the better reviewed plug and the natural choice for a Hue and Apple Home setup.

Which plug monitors energy use?

Only the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60, which tracks daily, monthly and yearly consumption. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) has no energy monitoring.

Do the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) and the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 work with Apple HomeKit?

The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) works with HomeKit through the Hue Bridge. The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 reaches HomeKit and Matter only through a SONOFF Hub.

Can either plug run a washing machine or heater?

The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 is built for it, rated at 4000W and 16A with overheat and overload protection. The Philips Hue Smart plug (EU) is rated for 2300W, suited to lamps and smaller appliances.

Who should buy the Philips Hue Smart plug (EU)?

Hue households, especially on Apple Home, that want a reliable plug for lamps and seasonal lights that behaves like the rest of their Hue system.

Who should buy the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60?

Anyone controlling power-hungry appliances or tracking energy use, Home Assistant and SmartThings users, and buyers who want a Wi-Fi plug without a hub.

Full comparison table

Compare all 37 Plugs side by side

You are looking at two of them. The full table lines up all Plugs in the catalog with the same specs, so you can filter by what you need and sort by price or rating.

  • 37 Plugs
  • 31 specs compared
  • 28 filters
Open the full comparison
More Plugs

Top Plugs to compare next

37 smart plugs from 14 brands compared: Sonoff, Meross, Aqara, Shelly and more. Max load, energy metering, protocols and local control.

All Plugs
Philips

More Philips products

A sharper look at other Philips products worth comparing.

Explore Philips
Sonoff

More Sonoff products

A sharper look at other Sonoff products worth comparing.

Explore Sonoff
Independent · Not sponsoredBrands never pay for placement or rankings. Affiliate commissions never influence our comparisons.
© 2026 Smart Home Compared
Search