Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor vs Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official Meross and Shelly sites.

2026 verdict

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is the more complete option versus Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor in 2026, helped most by warranty, connectivity, and dry contact mode. It wins the broader comparison through warranty, connectivity, and dry contact mode, while zibgee router helps confirm the result. Pick Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor only when price, max resistive load power (Per Channel), and energy monitoring are the deciding factor for your setup. That is enough to make Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 the better pick for most buyers.

Meross

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor

15% OFF

£16.99

£19.99

Buy on Amazon UK

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$24.98

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4	Winner
Price	£16.99	$24.98	Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Warranty	2 years	3 years	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)	3800W	2000W	Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Energy Monitoring	YES	NO	Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Dry Contact Mode	NO	YES	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection	Overheating protection	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Power Off Memory	NO	NO	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Meross

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor

15% OFF

£16.99

£19.99

Buy on Amazon UK

+ Price: £16.99
+ Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 3800W
+ Energy Monitoring: YES
- Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi vs Bluetooth, Zigbee

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$24.98

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
+ Dry Contact Mode: YES
- Price: $24.98 vs £16.99
- Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2000W vs 3800W

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor or Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, connectivity, and dry contact mode.

What is the biggest difference between Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor and Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor lists £16.99, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 lists $24.98.

Which one looks better on price?

Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor is listed at £16.99, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is listed at $24.98. Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor (better spec).

Who should buy Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor?

Choose Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor if your priority is price and max resistive load power (Per Channel) and that matters more than warranty.

Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?

Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 if your priority is warranty and connectivity and that matters more than price.

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