Philips Hue Smart plug (US) vs Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Philips and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug wins the 2026 matchup against Philips Hue Smart plug (US), mainly on price, weather resistance, and maximum load power. It separates itself most clearly on price, weather resistance, and maximum load power, while still looking better on Overheat/Overload protection and energy monitoring. The only strong reason to choose Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is if zibgee router is more important to you than the overall verdict. That makes Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

5% OFF

$35.97

$37.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

€19.90

Buy on Amazon Germany

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Feature	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)	Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug	Winner
Price	$35.97	€19.90	Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Weather Resistance	NO	IP44	Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Maximum Load Power	1800W	3840W	Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	YES	Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Energy Monitoring	NO	YES	Sonoff S61s Outdoor 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 S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Plug Format	Type B	Type F	Different strengths
Warranty	2 years	2 years	Tie
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

5% OFF

$35.97

$37.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $35.97 vs €19.90
- Weather Resistance: NO vs IP44

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

€19.90

Buy on Amazon Germany

+ Price: €19.90
+ Weather Resistance: IP44
+ Maximum Load Power: 3840W
- Zibgee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Philips Hue Smart plug (US) or Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug?

Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, weather resistance, and maximum load power.

What is the biggest difference between Philips Hue Smart plug (US) and Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Philips Hue Smart plug (US) lists $35.97, while Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug lists €19.90.

Which one looks better on price?

Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is listed at $35.97, while Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug is listed at €19.90. Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug (better spec).

Who should buy Philips Hue Smart plug (US)?

Choose Philips Hue Smart plug (US) if your priority is zibgee router and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug?

Choose Sonoff S61s Outdoor Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug if your priority is price and weather resistance and that matters more than zibgee router.

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