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Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor vs Shelly 2PM Gen3

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Meross and Shelly sites.
2026 verdict
Shelly 2PM Gen3 edges out Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor in 2026, led by safety and relay channels. Its biggest wins come from safety and relay channels, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize price and wet contact mode above everything else here. That is why Shelly 2PM Gen3 wins the verdict here.
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FeatureMeross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy MonitorShelly 2PM Gen3Winner
Price£16.99$24.99Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
SafetyOverheating protectionOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionShelly 2PM Gen3
Relay Channels12Shelly 2PM Gen3
Wet Contact ModeYESNOMeross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFiBluetoothTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Energy MonitoringYESYESTie
Power Off MemoryNONOTie
Dry Contact ModeNONOTie
Zibgee RouterNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor or Shelly 2PM Gen3?

Shelly 2PM Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for safety and relay channels.

What is the biggest difference between Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor and Shelly 2PM Gen3?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Meross Matter Smart DIY Switch with Energy Monitor lists £16.99, while Shelly 2PM Gen3 lists $24.99.

Which one looks better on price?
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 wet contact mode and that matters more than safety.

Who should buy Shelly 2PM Gen3?

Choose Shelly 2PM Gen3 if your priority is safety and relay channels and that matters more than price.

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