Shelly 1 Gen4 vs Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Shelly 1 Gen4 comes out ahead overall. Its biggest wins come from warranty, connectivity, and zibgee router, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch remains a niche alternative if price, rating, and integrations matters more than the rest of the comparison. Overall, Shelly 1 Gen4 makes more sense for most people.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$21.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

10% OFF

$19.99

$17.99

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Feature	Shelly 1 Gen4	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$21.99	$17.99	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Rating	4.5	4.7	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Gen4
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi	Shelly 1 Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection	Overcurrent protection	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Power Off Memory	NO	NO	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$21.99

BUY NOW

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $21.99 vs $17.99
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

10% OFF

$19.99

$17.99

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+ Price: $17.99
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, Matter
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi vs Bluetooth, Zigbee

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Gen4 or Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch?: Shelly 1 Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, connectivity, and zibgee router.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Gen4 and Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Gen4 lists $21.99, while Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch lists $17.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Shelly 1 Gen4 is listed at $21.99, while Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch is listed at $17.99. Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch (better spec).
Who should buy Shelly 1 Gen4?: Choose Shelly 1 Gen4 if your priority is warranty and connectivity and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch?: Choose Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than warranty.