Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 vs Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 comes out ahead overall. Its biggest wins come from price, rating, and warranty, and safety and connectivity adds more confidence to the verdict. The only strong reason to choose Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is if max resistive load power (per channel) is more important to you than the overall verdict. As a general recommendation, Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 comes out on top.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen4

$17.49

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Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

$17.99

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Feature	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$17.49	$17.99	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Rating	4.6	4.1	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)	2000W	2200W	Sonoff ZBMINI 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
Dry Contact Mode	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Mini Gen4
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Power Off Memory	NO	NO	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	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 2200W

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

$17.99

BUY NOW

+ Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2200W
- Price: $17.99 vs $17.49
- Rating: 4.1 vs 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 or Sonoff ZBMINI 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 ZigBee Smart Switch?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 lists $17.49, while Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch lists $17.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen4 is listed at $17.49, while Sonoff ZBMINI 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 ZigBee Smart Switch?: Choose Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch if your priority is max resistive load power (per channel) and that matters more than price.