Philips Hue Smart plug (US) vs Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Philips and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Building a Hue home or a broader Zigbee mesh? The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) is the better smart plug overall, leading on a higher owner rating, a longer 2-year warranty and richer connectivity, since it adds Bluetooth alongside Zigbee for local control. Both plugs are Zigbee outlets that need a hub, both double as Zigbee routers, and both share an identical 1800W, 15A Type B rating, so power handling is level. Their difference is ecosystem: the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) plugs cleanly into the Hue Bridge with Apple HomeKit support, while the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite skips HomeKit but comes in cheaper and reaches more platforms, including Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT. Hue Bridge owners should stay with the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) for its reliability and warranty; the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is the value option for a wider spread of assistants.

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

10% OFF

$34.27

$37.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

$12.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite	Winner
Price	$34.27	$12.99	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Rating	4.7	4.5	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Warranty	2 years	1 year	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Zigbee	Philips Hue Smart plug (US)
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Weather Resistance	NO	NO	Tie
Plug Format	Type B	Type B	Tie
Maximum Load Power	1800W	1800W	Tie
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	NO	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
On/Off Button	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Philips

Philips Hue Smart plug (US)

10% OFF

$34.27

$37.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 2 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- Price: $34.27 vs $12.99
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

$12.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $12.99
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the better buy, the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) or the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite?

The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) wins overall on a higher owner rating, a 2-year warranty and added Bluetooth connectivity. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is the cheaper choice and supports more platforms.

How much power can each plug handle?

They are evenly matched: both the Philips Hue Smart plug (US) and the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite are rated for up to 1800W at 15A on a Type B outlet, so load capacity does not separate them.

Do both plugs need a hub and act as a Zigbee router?

Yes to both. The Philips Hue Smart plug (US) and the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite are Zigbee-only, requiring a hub, and each works as a Zigbee router that extends mesh coverage to other devices.

Which one works with Apple HomeKit?

The Philips Hue Smart plug (US), via the Hue Bridge. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite has no HomeKit support but adds Samsung SmartThings and IFTTT, which the Hue plug lacks.

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

Owners already running a Philips Hue Bridge who want a dependable, well-rated plug with a 2-year warranty and seamless HomeKit, Alexa and Google Home control from the same app as their Hue lights.

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