Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Sonoff and TP-Link sites.
2026 verdict
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug takes this Matter plug comparison over the TP-Link Tapo P125M on load capacity and energy history, and it is also the more affordable of the two.
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug is a Type F plug rated 3840W at 16A that keeps 180 days of voltage, current, power and cost history, sets its own overload thresholds and commissions into any Matter home without a hub. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is a Type B plug rated 1800W at 15A with no energy monitoring, but it is Matter-certified into the same five ecosystems and its compact body leaves the second outlet free. Both carry a two-year warranty and list an identical owner rating. Buy the Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug for a European outlet that feeds a heater or power tool with usage tracking, and the TP-Link Tapo P125M for a North American socket where a simple Matter switch is the whole job.
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| Feature | Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug | TP-Link Tapo P125M | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Load Power | 3840W | 1800W | Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | NO | Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug |
| Plug Format | Type F | Type B | Different strengths |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | Tie |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 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 |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Socket standard
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug is a Type F plug for European Schuko and Type E outlets, while the TP-Link Tapo P125M is a Type B plug for North American sockets. The outlet in the wall narrows the choice first.
Maximum load
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug switches 3840W at 16A across 100 to 240V, roughly double the 1800W at 15A of the TP-Link Tapo P125M, so it comfortably fronts a fan heater, kettle or power tool.
Energy monitoring
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug keeps 180 days of voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption history, exports it and prices it against time-of-use tariffs. The TP-Link Tapo P125M has no metering at all.
Protection and controls
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug lets you set current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the supply, and adds a charging protection mode. The TP-Link Tapo P125M relies on a single on-off button and basic schedules.
Setup over Matter
Both are Matter-certified and join Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings and Home Assistant without a vendor hub. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is praised for scanning one QR code, while the Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug adds a fuller app for its energy tools.
Which one to buy if
- you want to track what an appliance costs to run
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug keeps months of exportable energy history; the TP-Link Tapo P125M does not meter at all.
- your outlet is a North American Type B socket
The TP-Link Tapo P125M is built for that standard, while the Sonoff plug is Type F.
- you are switching a high-draw appliance on a European circuit
Its 3840W and 16A ceiling leaves far more headroom than the 1800W of the TP-Link Tapo P125M.
- you want the simplest possible Matter plug
The TP-Link Tapo P125M sets up with one QR code scan and stays simple, with no energy tools to configure.
Winner
- + Maximum Load Power: 3840W
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
33% OFF
$7.99
$11.99
- - Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 3840W
- - Energy Monitoring: NO vs YES
What owners say
TP-Link Tapo P125M owners keep returning to how little there is to set up: they plug it in, scan the QR code and are finished, with several noting they never installed a vendor app at all. Reliability is the second theme, since buyers who had grown used to plugs silently leaving the network report this one simply staying connected, even through short power cuts and, in one case, an outdoor lighting box through a Canadian winter. The compact body comes up repeatedly because it does not block the second socket, and the physical button earns its own mentions. Their warnings are that Matter needs a controller already in the house before a third-party ecosystem can see the plug, that there is no energy monitoring, and that one early buyer was steered wrong by the quick start guide during onboarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug or TP-Link Tapo P125M?
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug wins on hardware, with a much higher load ceiling, built-in energy metering and configurable protection. The TP-Link Tapo P125M is the better pick for a North American socket where you only need a simple, reliable Matter on-off plug.
Do these two plugs fit the same sockets?
No. The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug is a Type F plug for European Schuko and Type E outlets, while the TP-Link Tapo P125M is a Type B plug for North American sockets.
Does the TP-Link Tapo P125M measure energy?
No. It is a plain on-off plug with no metering. The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug is the one that keeps 180 days of consumption and cost history and can export it.
How much power can each plug handle?
The Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug is rated 16A at 100 to 240V, which is 3840W, and the TP-Link Tapo P125M 15A at 100 to 125V, which is 1800W.
Who should buy the Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type F Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug?
European homes that want to meter a real appliance, set their own overload cut-offs and drive it from the Matter ecosystem they already use, on a Type F socket.
Who should buy the TP-Link Tapo P125M?
Buyers on a North American outlet who want a compact, inexpensive, QR-code-simple Matter plug for a lamp or lighter appliance, without energy monitoring.
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