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Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 vs Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Between Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 and Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch, Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is the better overall pick in 2026, leading on rating, warranty, and max resistive load power (Per Channel). Its clearest strengths are rating, warranty, and max resistive load power (Per Channel), and it still looks stronger on safety and connectivity. Choose Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch only if power off memory matters more to you than the broader advantage from Shelly 1 Mini Gen3. As a general recommendation, Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 comes out on top.
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FeatureShelly 1 Mini Gen3Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart SwitchWinner
Rating4.54.3Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Warranty3 years1 yearShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)2000W300WShelly 1 Mini Gen3
SafetyOverheating protectionNoneShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothZigbeeShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Power Off MemoryNOYESSonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch
Dry Contact ModeYESNOShelly 1 Mini Gen3
Price$17.99$17.99Tie
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTTTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 or Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, warranty, and max resistive load power (Per Channel).

What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 and Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 lists 4.5, while Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch lists 4.3.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is listed at $17.99, while Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is listed at $17.99. Tie.

Who should buy Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?

Choose Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than power off memory.

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

Choose Sonoff ZBMINI-L2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch if your priority is power off memory and that matters more than rating.

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