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

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Updated October 2026
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Buy the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 if you want to switch and meter heavy appliances over plain Wi-Fi.
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Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60
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It handles up to 4000 W and 16 A, tracks energy use, adds overheat and overload protection and connects straight to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi with no bridge, working with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant, and with Apple Home and Matter through a SONOFF hub. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is the better rated plug and the more reliable one in owners' eyes: a Zigbee plug for the Hue Bridge that works with Apple Home, Alexa and Google Home, doubles as a Zigbee repeater and carries a two-year warranty, but it tops out at 1800 W and has no energy monitoring. Note that they fit different sockets, US Type B for the Hue and European Type F for the Sonoff. Pick the Hue plug for lamps and seasonal lights in a Hue home, and the Sonoff for washing machines, heaters and energy tracking.
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FeaturePhilips Hue Smart plug (US)Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60Winner
Price$29.98€10.32Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60
Rating4.74.5Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Warranty2 years1 yearPhilips Hue Smart plug (US)
Maximum Load Power1800W4000WSonoff 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 (US)
Plug FormatType BType FDifferent strengths
Weather ResistanceNONOTie
ConnectivityBluetooth, Zigbee2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothTie
On/Off ButtonYESYESTie

What the differences mean

Plug type and region

The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is a Type B plug for 100 to 120 V outlets in North America. The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 is a Type F plug for 250 V European outlets. They are not interchangeable, so the country you live in may decide for you.

Load rating

The Sonoff handles up to 4000 W and 16 A, enough for a washing machine, dryer or heater. The Hue plug is rated for 1800 W, which covers lamps, fans, pumps and seasonal lights.

Energy monitoring

The Sonoff reports how much power the appliance uses; the Hue plug does not measure energy at all.

Connection

The Hue plug uses Zigbee through the Hue Bridge, with Bluetooth for basic control without it, and acts as a Zigbee repeater for the rest of the Hue mesh. The Sonoff connects directly to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, so no bridge is needed.

Apple Home and warranty

The Hue plug works with Apple Home through the Hue Bridge; the Sonoff needs a SONOFF hub for Apple Home and Matter. Philips covers the Hue plug for two years, Sonoff the S60 for one.

Which one to buy if

What owners say

Owners of both plugs describe setup as quick and praise how well each works with Alexa and Google Home. Philips Hue Smart plug (US) owners put reliability first, contrasting it with Wi-Fi plugs that dropped offline, and say it reconnects by itself after power or internet outages and behaves exactly like the rest of a Hue system, which they use for holiday lights, grow lights and even a pool pump. Their complaints are the Hue Bridge it needs, a body too bulky to stack two in one duplex outlet and no energy monitoring. Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 owners single out how it handles washing machines and heaters and the detailed daily, monthly and yearly energy data, while a few found pairing tedious and one raised concerns about the eWeLink app's account and location permissions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Philips Hue Smart plug (US) or Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60?

The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60, for its 4000 W rating, energy monitoring and direct Wi-Fi connection. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is the better rated plug and the better fit for a Hue home, with rock-solid Zigbee reliability, Apple Home support and a two-year warranty.

Sonoff vs Philips Hue: what is the biggest difference between these smart plugs?

How they connect. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is a Zigbee plug for the Hue Bridge, while the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 connects straight to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi and adds energy monitoring and a higher load rating.

Can the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) and the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 be used in the same country?

Not without an adapter. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is a Type B plug for 100 to 120 V North American outlets, and the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 is a Type F plug for 250 V European outlets.

Which plug measures energy use?

Only the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) switches power on and off but does not track consumption.

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

Hue and Apple Home households in North America who want a very reliable plug for lamps, timers and seasonal lights and already own a Hue Bridge.

Who should buy the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60?

European buyers who want to control and meter high-power appliances over Wi-Fi with Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings or Home Assistant.

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