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Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
| Feature | Shelly Plug M Gen3 | Third Reality Smart Plug E3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €12.90 | €14.99 | Shelly Plug M Gen3 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.2 | Shelly Plug M Gen3 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Shelly Plug M Gen3 |
| Maximum Load Power | 3000W | 3680W | Third Reality Smart Plug E3 |
| Overheat/Overload Protection | YES | NO | Shelly Plug M Gen3 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Zigbee | Shelly Plug M Gen3 |
| Zigbee Router | NO | YES | Third Reality Smart Plug E3 |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Plug Format | Type F | Type F | Tie |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | YES | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Tie |
| On/Off Button | YES | YES | Tie |
Shelly Plug M Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly Plug M Gen3 lists €12.90, while Third Reality Smart Plug E3 lists €14.99.
Shelly Plug M Gen3 is listed at €12.90, while Third Reality Smart Plug E3 is listed at €14.99. Shelly Plug M Gen3 (better spec).
Choose Shelly Plug M Gen3 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than maximum load power.
Choose Third Reality Smart Plug E3 if your priority is maximum load power and zigbee router and that matters more than price.
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