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Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 vs Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

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Updated September 2026
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Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Winner
Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
$24.98
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On nearly every spec the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is the stronger compact relay: it switches up to 2000W against 300W, adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to its Zigbee radio, acts as a Zigbee router, offers a dry contact mode and comes with a 3-year warranty against 1 year, all backed by better owner feedback. There is one wiring question that can overrule all of that. The Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch works without a neutral wire, which the Shelly requires, so in older switch boxes with only a live feed it may be the only one of the two you can install. It is also the cheaper module and keeps a physical on/off button and power-off memory, but it runs on Zigbee through a hub and reaches Apple Home and Matter only via a SONOFF hub, while the Shelly supports both directly. If your box has a neutral, buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4; if it does not, the Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is the practical answer for light loads.
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FeatureShelly 1 Mini Gen4Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchWinner
Price$24.98$17.99Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Rating4.54.3Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Warranty3 years1 yearShelly 1 Mini Gen4
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)2000W300WShelly 1 Mini Gen4
ConnectivityBluetooth, ZigbeeZigbeeShelly 1 Mini Gen4
Dry Contact ModeYESNOShelly 1 Mini Gen4
Zigbee RouterYESNOShelly 1 Mini Gen4
SafetyOverheating protectionNoneTie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 or Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 wins on load capacity, connectivity, dry contact mode, Zigbee routing, warranty and owner feedback. The Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch wins on price and is the one that works without a neutral wire.

Which relay works without a neutral wire?

The Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch does not require a neutral wire. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 does, so it cannot be installed in a switch box that only carries a live feed.

How much load can each one switch?

The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is rated for resistive loads up to 2000W and 8A, and also supports inductive, capacitive and DC loads. The Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is limited to resistive loads up to 300W and 6A, which suits lighting.

Do they need a Zigbee hub?

The Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch always needs a Zigbee hub. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 can run over 2.4GHz Wi-Fi without one, or join a Zigbee network through a hub, where it also acts as a router.

Who should buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?

Anyone with a neutral wire in the box who wants a small, flexible relay with Wi-Fi or Zigbee, native Apple Home and Matter support, dry contacts and a 3-year warranty.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Zigbee users automating lights in older homes whose switch boxes have no neutral wire, and who want an inexpensive module with a physical button and power-off memory.

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