Shelly 1 Gen4 vs Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Shelly 1 Gen4 is the better overall pick. Its clearest strengths are rating, warranty, and safety, and it still looks stronger on connectivity and integrations. The only strong reason to choose Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is if price is more important to you than the overall verdict. For the average buyer, Shelly 1 Gen4 is the safer choice.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$21.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

$17.99

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Feature	Shelly 1 Gen4	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$21.99	$17.99	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
Rating	4.5	4.1	Shelly 1 Gen4
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Gen4
Safety	Overheating protection	None	Shelly 1 Gen4
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Zigbee	Shelly 1 Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Shelly 1 Gen4
Dry Contact Mode	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Gen4
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Power Off Memory	NO	NO	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Gen4

$21.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Safety: Overheating protection
- Price: $21.99 vs $17.99

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

$17.99

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+ Price: $17.99
- Rating: 4.1 vs 4.5
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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