Shelly 1 Gen4 vs 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.