Meross Presence Sensor MS605 vs SwitchBot Presence Sensor comparison

Updated May 2026

Data from Amazon and official Meross and SwitchBot sites.

2026 verdict

Across the 2026 comparison, SwitchBot Presence Sensor earns the nod over Meross Presence Sensor MS605 on the strength of price, rating, and range of detection. It separates itself most clearly on price, rating, and range of detection, while still looking better on its broader overall balance. Meross Presence Sensor MS605 is still relevant if you care most about weather resistance and connectivity, but SwitchBot Presence Sensor is the stronger recommendation overall. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of SwitchBot Presence Sensor.

Meross

Meross Presence Sensor MS605

6% OFF

$25.99

$27.59

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Presence Sensor

15% OFF

$25.49

$29.99

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Meross Presence Sensor MS605	SwitchBot Presence Sensor	Winner
Price	$25.99	$25.49	SwitchBot Presence Sensor
Rating	2.9	3.5	SwitchBot Presence Sensor
Weather Resistance	IP67	NO	Meross Presence Sensor MS605
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Thread Protocol	Bluetooth	Meross Presence Sensor MS605
Range of Detection	6m / 19ft	8m movement / 5m static presence	SwitchBot Presence Sensor
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
Sensors	Presence, Light	Presence, Light	Tie
Alerts	Presence Alerts	Presence Alerts	Tie
Multi-Person Detection	NO	NO	Tie

Meross

Meross Presence Sensor MS605

6% OFF

$25.99

$27.59

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Weather Resistance: IP67
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Thread Protocol
- Price: $25.99 vs $25.49
- Rating: 2.9 vs 3.5

Winner

SwitchBot

SwitchBot Presence Sensor

15% OFF

$25.49

$29.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $25.49
+ Rating: 3.5
+ Range of Detection: 8m movement / 5m static presence
- Weather Resistance: NO vs IP67
- Connectivity: Bluetooth vs Bluetooth, Thread Protocol

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Meross Presence Sensor MS605 or SwitchBot Presence Sensor?

SwitchBot Presence Sensor has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and range of detection.

What is the biggest difference between Meross Presence Sensor MS605 and SwitchBot Presence Sensor?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Meross Presence Sensor MS605 lists $25.99, while SwitchBot Presence Sensor lists $25.49.

Which one looks better on price?

Meross Presence Sensor MS605 is listed at $25.99, while SwitchBot Presence Sensor is listed at $25.49. SwitchBot Presence Sensor (better spec).

Who should buy Meross Presence Sensor MS605?

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

Who should buy SwitchBot Presence Sensor?

Choose SwitchBot Presence Sensor if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than weather resistance.

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