Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 vs Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly site.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 earns the nod. The comparison tilts its way because of rating, integrations, and zibgee router, with its broader overall balance keeping it in front. Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 can still be the right pick, but only if price outweighs the wider strengths of Shelly 1 Mini Gen4. That is enough to make Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 the better pick for most buyers.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$17.49

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Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

30% OFF

$16.99

$11.89

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Feature	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3	Winner
Price	$17.49	$11.89	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Rating	4.6	4.5	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)	2000W	2000W	Tie
Safety	Overheating protection	Overheating protection	Tie
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Power Off Memory	NO	NO	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$17.49

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+ Rating: 4.6
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Price: $17.49 vs $11.89

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

30% OFF

$16.99

$11.89

BUY NOW

+ Price: $11.89
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 or Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, integrations, and zibgee router.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 and Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 lists $17.49, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 lists $11.89.
Which one looks better on price?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is listed at $17.49, while Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is listed at $11.89. Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 (better spec).
Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?: Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 if your priority is rating and integrations and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?: Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 if your priority is price and that matters more than rating.