Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite vs YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and YoLink sites.

2026 verdict

Weatherproofing tips the scales here: the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is the winning smart plug of this pair, thanks to an IP63 outdoor rating, a higher owner rating, built-in energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection that the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite lacks. It rides long-range LoRa wireless through the YoLink hub, holding a connection to pumps, fountains and yard lighting far from the router. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite keeps a few cards of its own: a lower price, more onboard connectivity and its Zigbee router role that repeats mesh signal for indoor devices. Both plugs need a hub and share a 1800W, 15A Type B rating, so capacity is level. Go with the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug for weatherproof control of outdoor equipment at range; the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is the budget choice for extending an indoor Zigbee network.

Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

$12.99

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Winner

YoLink

YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug

15% OFF

$27.99

$32.99

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Feature	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite	YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug	Winner
Price	$12.99	$27.99	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Rating	4.5	4.6	YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug
Weather Resistance	NO	IP63	YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug
Overheat/Overload Protection	NO	YES	YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug
Energy Monitoring	NO	YES	YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug
Connectivity	Zigbee	None	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite
Plug Format	Type B	Type B	Tie
Maximum Load Power	1800W	1800W	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

Sonoff

Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite

$12.99

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+ Price: $12.99
+ Connectivity: Zigbee
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- Weather Resistance: NO vs IP63

Winner

YoLink

YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug

15% OFF

$27.99

$32.99

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+ Rating: 4.6
+ Weather Resistance: IP63
+ Overheat/Overload Protection: YES
- Price: $27.99 vs $12.99
- Connectivity: None vs Zigbee

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite or the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug?

The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug wins overall, with IP63 weather resistance, a higher owner rating, energy monitoring and overheat/overload protection. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite counters with a lower price, more connectivity and a Zigbee router role.

Which one can be used outdoors?

The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug, which carries an IP63 rating for protection against dust and splashing water. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite has no weather resistance and is intended for indoor use only.

What is the biggest difference between these two plugs?

Their purpose and wireless. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug is a weatherproof, LoRa-based plug built for long-range outdoor control, while the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite is an indoor Zigbee plug that doubles as a mesh router.

Do both plugs require a hub?

Yes. The YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug needs the YoLink hub for its LoRa connection, and the Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite needs a Zigbee hub. Neither has a built-in Wi-Fi radio.

Which one monitors energy usage?

Only the YoLink Smart Outdoor Energy Plug, which includes real-time energy monitoring and an automatic thermal safety shutoff. The Sonoff Zigbee Smart Plug S40 Lite has no energy monitoring or overload protection.

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