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NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch vs Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official NodOn and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
For most buyers in 2026, NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch is the safer pick over Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch because of safety, dry contact mode, and zigbee router.
NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch
Winner
NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch
£34.74
Buy on Amazon UK
The main reason it wins is safety, dry contact mode, and zigbee router, and its broader overall balance strengthens that case. Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch can still be the right pick, but only if price, connectivity, and integrations outweigh the wider strengths of NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch. That is enough to make NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureNodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay SwitchSonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart SwitchWinner
Price£34.74$5.99Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
SafetyOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionNoneNodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch
ConnectivityZigbee2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothSonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
IntegrationsAlexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterSonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
Dry Contact ModeYESNONodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch
Zigbee RouterYESNONodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch
Warranty2 years2 yearsTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Power Off MemoryYESYESTie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie
Local ControlYESYESTie
Winner
NodOn

NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch

Prime exclusive deal
£34.74
Buy on Amazon UK
  • + Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
  • + Dry Contact Mode: YES
  • + Zigbee Router: YES
  • - Price: £34.74 vs $5.99
  • - Connectivity: Zigbee vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
Sonoff

Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

Prime exclusive deal
$5.99
Buy on Official Store
  • + Price: $5.99
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Safety: None vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
  • - Dry Contact Mode: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch or Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch?

NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for safety, dry contact mode, and zigbee router.

What is the biggest difference between NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch and Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch?

Price is one of the clearest differences: NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch lists £34.74, while Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch lists $5.99.

Which one looks better on price?

NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch is listed at £34.74, while Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch is listed at $5.99. Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch (better spec).

Who should buy NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch?

Choose NodOn Zigbee Multifunction Relay Switch if your priority is safety and dry contact mode and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch?

Choose Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch if your priority is price and connectivity and that matters more than safety.

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