Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official Sonoff and YoLink sites.
2026 verdict
Running a space heater or dryer? The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 is the stronger buy, with a much higher 4000W load and a lower typical price than the YoLink Mini Plug.
It also connects directly over Wi-Fi with no separate hub to buy. The YoLink Mini Plug carries a higher owner rating and its long-range LoRa wireless, through the YoLink hub, reaches basements, barns and detached buildings where an ordinary Wi-Fi plug fails. Both plugs include real energy monitoring, so tracking usage is not what separates them. Choose the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 for a straightforward, high-power indoor plug, and choose the YoLink Mini Plug when distance from the router is the real problem to solve.
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| Feature | Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 | YoLink Mini Plug | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 | 4.6 | YoLink Mini Plug |
| Maximum Load Power | 4000W | 1800W | Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | None | Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 |
| Plug Format | Type F | Type B | Different strengths |
| Weather Resistance | NO | NO | Tie |
| Overheat/Overload Protection | YES | YES | 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 |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Maximum load
The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 is rated for 4000W and 16A, more than double the YoLink Mini Plug's 1800W and 15A, enough for washers, dryers and heaters.
Connection
The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 joins 2.4GHz Wi-Fi directly with no hub. The YoLink Mini Plug has no Wi-Fi radio of its own and only works through the YoLink hub.
Platform reach
The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 reaches Apple HomeKit and Matter through a SONOFF Hub and Samsung SmartThings via the eWeLink cloud. The YoLink Mini Plug reaches HomeKit, SmartThings and Matter through its own separate YoLink Local Hub instead.
Which one to buy if
- the appliance is a washer, dryer or space heater
The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60's 4000W rating covers loads the YoLink Mini Plug is not rated for.
- the outlet is far from the router
The YoLink Mini Plug's long-range LoRa reaches where a Wi-Fi plug like the Sonoff cannot.
- you want the simplest indoor setup with no extra hub
The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 joins Wi-Fi directly out of the box.
- Apple HomeKit or Matter matters and you already own a SONOFF hub
The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 reaches both through that hub instead of adding a second one.
Winner
- + Maximum Load Power: 4000W
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- - Rating: 4.3 vs 4.6
$19.99
- + Rating: 4.6
- - Maximum Load Power: 1800W vs 4000W
- - Connectivity: None vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
What owners say
Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 owners buy it specifically for heavy appliances, washers, dryers and heaters, and describe the eWeLink app's setup as a quick QR scan followed by accurate daily and monthly consumption figures. Their main complaint is the eWeLink account itself, with a few flagging its permission and data prompts, and a handful found initial pairing tedious. YoLink Mini Plug owners report a connection that keeps working for months in spots a Wi-Fi plug had already failed, and hold a higher overall rating than the Sonoff plug. The trade owners accept is the YoLink hub itself, and a few note the app's scheduling lacks the dusk-to-dawn automation some rival plugs offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 or YoLink Mini Plug?
The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 wins overall on price, maximum load and hub-free connectivity. The YoLink Mini Plug is the better pick specifically when you need reliable control far from your router.
What is the biggest difference between the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 and the YoLink Mini Plug?
Wireless range and hub dependency. The YoLink Mini Plug uses long-range LoRa through its own hub to reach detached buildings and basements, while the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 connects straight to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi with no hub and supports a much higher 4000W/16A load.
Does either plug need a hub?
The YoLink Mini Plug does, since it relies entirely on the YoLink hub for its LoRa connection. The Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 connects directly to Wi-Fi, so no additional hub purchase is required.
Who should buy the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60?
Choose the Sonoff WiFi Smart Plug S60 if you want an affordable, hub-free plug that can safely handle a high-wattage appliance indoors.
Who should buy the YoLink Mini Plug?
Choose the YoLink Mini Plug if you need reliable outlet control at long range, in a basement, detached garage or across a large property, where LoRa outperforms a standard Wi-Fi plug.
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