Philips Hue Smart plug (US) vs Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Philips and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40 earns the nod. The main reason it wins is price, overheat/overload protection, and energy monitoring, and integrations strengthens that case. Pick Philips Hue Smart plug (US) only when rating, warranty, and zibgee router is the deciding factor for your setup. That makes Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40 the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

25% OFF

$37.99

$28.49

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Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40

$18.99

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Feature	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)	Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40	Winner
Price	$28.49	$18.99	Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40
Rating	4.7	4.4	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Warranty	2 years	1 year	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	YES	Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40
Energy Monitoring	NO	YES	Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Plug Format	Type B	Type B	Tie
Maximum Load Power	1800W	1800W	Tie
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

25% OFF

$37.99

$28.49

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $28.49 vs $18.99
- Overheat/Overload Protection: NO vs YES

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40

$18.99

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+ Price: $18.99
+ Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Philips Hue Smart plug (US) or Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40?: Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, overheat/overload protection, and energy monitoring.
What is the biggest difference between Philips Hue Smart plug (US) and Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Philips Hue Smart plug (US) lists $28.49, while Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40 lists $18.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is listed at $28.49, while Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40 is listed at $18.99. Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40 (better spec).
Who should buy Philips Hue Smart plug (US)?: Choose Philips Hue Smart plug (US) if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40?: Choose Sonoff Wifi Smart Plug S40 if your priority is price and overheat/overload protection and that matters more than rating.