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

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Shelly 1 Mini Gen4. It builds its lead on price, rating, and warranty, then backs it up with a stronger showing on safety and connectivity. Pick Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch only when max resistive load power (per channel) and power off memory is the deciding factor for your setup. 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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Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

$17.99

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Feature	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4	Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$17.49	$17.99	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Rating	4.6	4.2	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)	2000W	300W	Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Safety	Overheating protection	None	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Zigbee	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Dry Contact Mode	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Zibgee Router	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$17.49

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+ Price: $17.49
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Warranty: 3 years
- Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2000W vs 300W
- Power Off Memory: NO vs YES

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

$17.99

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+ Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 300W
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Price: $17.99 vs $17.49
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 or Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 and Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 lists $17.49, while Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch lists $17.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is listed at $17.49, while Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is listed at $17.99. Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 (better spec).
Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen4?: Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than max resistive load power (per channel).
Who should buy Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?: Choose Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch if your priority is max resistive load power (per channel) and power off memory and that matters more than price.