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

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

The Shelly 1 Gen4 wins this smart relay comparison on capability and connectivity, adding Zigbee with a Zigbee router role, driving up to 16A against the Sonoff's 2A rating, and backing it all with a 3-year warranty versus 1 year. The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch is still the value contender: it is the more affordable, higher-rated unit, it adds a physical on/off button and IFTTT support, and it shares dry-contact and wet-contact modes for the garage-door and gate triggers it is built for. Both are single-channel Wi-Fi relays that support Matter and integrate with Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit, SmartThings and Home Assistant, with local control. Choose the Shelly 1 Gen4 when you need heavier loads, Zigbee mesh routing or the longer warranty; choose the Sonoff MINI Dry for cheap, light-load dry-contact automation with a manual button and IFTTT.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

7% OFF

$13.86

$14.90

Buy on Amazon USA

Feature	Shelly 1 Gen4	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$24.99	$13.86	Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch
Rating	4.4	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

$24.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $24.99 vs $13.86
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.7

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch

7% OFF

$13.86

$14.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $13.86
+ 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

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Gen4 or Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch?

The Shelly 1 Gen4 is better overall thanks to its 16A rating, added Zigbee and Zigbee router role, and 3-year warranty. The Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch wins on price and owner rating, and adds a physical button and IFTTT for light dry-contact jobs.

What is the biggest difference between the Shelly 1 Gen4 and the Sonoff MINI Dry?

Load capacity and connectivity. The Shelly 1 Gen4 is rated 16A and adds Zigbee, while the Sonoff MINI Dry is rated 2A and is Wi-Fi only. The Shelly also carries a 3-year warranty against the Sonoff's 1 year.

Which relay handles heavier loads?

The Shelly 1 Gen4, rated 16A versus the 2A Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch. The Sonoff is aimed at light dry-contact triggers like garage doors and gates, while the Shelly can switch far higher-current circuits.

Does the Sonoff MINI Dry offer anything the Shelly 1 Gen4 lacks?

Yes. The Sonoff MINI Dry adds a physical on/off button for manual, app-free control and supports IFTTT, neither of which the Shelly 1 Gen4 lists. The Shelly, in turn, adds Zigbee and a much higher load rating.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Gen4?

Buy the Shelly 1 Gen4 if you need to switch heavier loads up to 16A, want Zigbee mesh routing alongside Wi-Fi and Matter, or value the longer 3-year warranty on a single-circuit relay.

Who should buy the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch?

Buy the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch if you want a cheap, well-rated dry-contact relay for a garage door or gate, value a physical on/off button and IFTTT, and your load stays within its 2A rating.

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