Apollo MSR-2 vs Meross Presence Sensor MS605 comparison

Data from Amazon and official Apollo Automation and Meross sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Meross Presence Sensor MS605 is the safer pick over Apollo MSR-2 because of price, weather resistance, and connectivity. Its biggest wins come from price, weather resistance, and connectivity, and integrations add more confidence to the verdict. Apollo MSR-2 remains a niche alternative if its specific feature mix matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is why the final call still favors Meross Presence Sensor MS605.

Apollo Automation

Apollo MSR-2

$35.69

Buy on Official Store

Winner

Meross

Meross Presence Sensor MS605

6% OFF

$25.99

$27.59

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Apollo MSR-2	Meross Presence Sensor MS605	Winner
Price	$35.69	$25.99	Meross Presence Sensor MS605
Weather Resistance	NO	IP67	Meross Presence Sensor MS605
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	Bluetooth, Thread Protocol	Meross Presence Sensor MS605
Integrations	Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Meross Presence Sensor MS605
Sensors	Presence, Light	Presence, Light	Tie
Alerts	Presence Alerts	Presence Alerts	Tie
Multi-Person Detection	NO	NO	Tie

Apollo Automation

Apollo MSR-2

$35.69

Buy on Official Store

- Price: $35.69 vs $25.99
- Weather Resistance: NO vs IP67

Winner

Meross

Meross Presence Sensor MS605

6% OFF

$25.99

$27.59

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $25.99
+ Weather Resistance: IP67
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Thread Protocol

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Apollo MSR-2 or Meross Presence Sensor MS605?

Meross Presence Sensor MS605 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, weather resistance, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between Apollo MSR-2 and Meross Presence Sensor MS605?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Apollo MSR-2 lists $35.69, while Meross Presence Sensor MS605 lists $25.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Apollo MSR-2 is listed at $35.69, while Meross Presence Sensor MS605 is listed at $25.99. Meross Presence Sensor MS605 (better spec).

Who should buy Apollo MSR-2?

Choose Apollo MSR-2 if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Meross Presence Sensor MS605?

Choose Meross Presence Sensor MS605 if your priority is price and weather resistance and that matters more than the competing advantages.

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