Last recorded priceSep 27, 2026$17.99
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Updated October 2026
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2026 verdict
On resistive load and Zigbee mesh duty, the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch narrowly beats the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3.
It is rated 2400 W and 10 A against 2000 W and 8 A, acts as a Zigbee router with a Turbo Mode meant to extend coverage, and costs less. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 wins on the other side of the sheet: a 3 year warranty against 1, Wi-Fi with no hub, native Matter and dry contact mode, which the Sonoff lacks. Both need a neutral wire, both are around 30 mm wide and neither monitors energy. Choose the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch for a Zigbee network of lights, and the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 for a hub-free setup or a garage door and other dry contact projects.
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| Feature | Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 | Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.6 | Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year | Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 |
| Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel) | 2000W | 2400W | Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Zigbee | Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 |
| Dry Contact Mode | YES | NO | Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 |
| Zigbee Router | NO | YES | Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch |
| Safety | Overheating protection | None | Tie |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Tie |
| Relay Channels | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Energy Monitoring | NO | NO | Tie |
| Wet Contact Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
What the differences mean
Radio and hub
The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 joins 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi by itself, using Bluetooth only for pairing. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is Zigbee only and needs a hub, with Apple Home and Matter reached through a SONOFF hub.
Zigbee router
The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch repeats the Zigbee signal for other devices and adds a Turbo Mode to boost range. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has no Zigbee, so it cannot help a mesh.
Load rating
The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is listed at 2400 W and 10 A, resistive only. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is listed at 2000 W and 8 A, but also lists inductive and capacitive loads, so it is the safer fit for a small motor or a fan.
Contact modes
The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 supports dry and wet contacts and can trigger a garage door or a gate. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch lists wet contact only, with no dry contact.
Warranty
The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is covered for 3 years and the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch for 1 year.
Which one to buy if
- you run a Zigbee hub and want to strengthen the mesh
The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is a Zigbee router with Turbo Mode, and the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has no Zigbee.
- you want to open a garage door or a gate
The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has a dry contact mode, which the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch lacks.
- you have no hub and want to use Wi-Fi
The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 connects to your router directly and supports Matter.
- you are switching a bank of LED or incandescent lights
The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is rated 2400 W and 10 A resistive and has a manual on/off button.
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Dry Contact Mode: YES
- - Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6
- - Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2000W vs 2400W
Winner
$12.90
- + Rating: 4.6
- + Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 2400W
- + Zigbee Router: YES
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years
- - Connectivity: Zigbee vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
What owners say
Owners of the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 talk about value and size: a relay small enough to vanish in a junction box, installed in about ten minutes and answering instantly through local control. They use dry contacts for garage doors, sprinklers, shutters and a low-voltage gas fireplace, and their most repeated complaint is the wiring diagram, where the I and O terminals are the relay contacts and not a power output, so many looked up a video before it worked. They also point out that it is Wi-Fi only, with Matter arriving later as a firmware update.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 or Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?
The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch, by a narrow margin, thanks to its higher resistive rating, Zigbee router role and lower price. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 has the longer warranty, Wi-Fi with no hub, Matter and dry contacts.
What is the biggest difference between the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 and the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?
The radio. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 is a Wi-Fi relay that needs no hub. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch is a Zigbee relay that needs a hub and extends the Zigbee mesh.
Do the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 and the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch need a neutral wire?
Yes, both list a neutral wire as required.
Does the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch support dry contact?
No, it lists wet contact only. The Shelly 1 Mini Gen3 supports both dry and wet contacts.
Who should buy the Shelly 1 Mini Gen3?
Buyers who want a small Wi-Fi relay with local control, Matter and dry contacts, without buying a hub.
Who should buy the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch?
Zigbee, Home Assistant and SmartThings users retrofitting light switches who want a cheap router with a 10 A rating and OTA updates.
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