Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 vs Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 edges out Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch in 2026, led by safety, connectivity, and integrations.

Winner

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

$17.99

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Its strongest advantages show up in safety, connectivity, and integrations, with wet contact mode helping widen the gap. The only strong reason to choose Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch is if price, rating, and power off memory are more important to you than the overall verdict. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Shelly 1 Mini Gen3.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

$17.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch

$14.90

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Feature	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3	Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$17.99	$14.90	Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch
Rating	4.5	4.6	Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch
Safety	Overheating protection	None	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Zigbee	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch
Wet Contact Mode	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

$17.99

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+ Safety: Overheating protection
+ Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- Price: $17.99 vs $14.90
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch

$14.90

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+ Price: $14.90
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Safety: None vs Overheating protection
- Connectivity: Zigbee vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 or Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch?

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for safety, connectivity, and integrations.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 and Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 lists $17.99, while Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch lists $14.90.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is listed at $17.99, while Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch is listed at $14.90. Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 if your priority is safety and connectivity and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch?

Choose Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than safety.

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