Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 vs Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

Updated May 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is the better overall pick. Its strongest advantages show up in rating, warranty, and safety, with connectivity and dry contact mode helping widen the gap. You should still consider Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch if max resistive load power (per channel) and zibgee router matters more than raw overall balance. Overall, Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 makes more sense for most people.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

$17.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

$17.99

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Feature	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch	Winner
Rating	4.5	4.2	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)	2000W	2200W	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
Safety	Overheating protection	None	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Zigbee	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Dry Contact Mode	YES	NO	Shelly 1 Mini Gen3
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
Price	$17.99	$17.99	Tie
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant	Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant, IFTTT	Tie
Relay Channels	1	1	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Power Off Memory	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly 1 Mini Gen3

$17.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Safety: Overheating protection
- Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2000W vs 2200W
- Zibgee Router: NO vs YES

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

$17.99

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+ Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2200W
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.5
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 or Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, warranty, and safety.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 and Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?: Rating is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 lists 4.5, while Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch lists 4.2.
Which one looks better on price?: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is listed at $17.99, while Sonoff ZBMINI 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 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 zibgee router and that matters more than rating.