Shelly i4 Gen3 vs Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch comparison

Updated July 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch has the better all-around case than Shelly i4 Gen3 in 2026, starting with price, safety, and connectivity. What pushes it ahead is price, safety, and connectivity, and relay channels and power off memory keep the advantage from looking narrow. Pick Shelly i4 Gen3 only when its specific feature mix is the deciding factor for your setup. Overall, Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch makes more sense for most people.

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Feature	Shelly i4 Gen3	Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$19.99	$17.90	Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch
Safety	None	Overheating protection	Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch
Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth, Zigbee	Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch
Relay Channels	0	1	Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch
Wet Contact Mode	NO	YES	Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch
Integrations	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter	Tie
Energy Monitoring	NO	NO	Tie
Dry Contact Mode	NO	NO	Tie

Shelly

Shelly i4 Gen3

$19.99

Buy on Amazon USA

- Price: $19.99 vs $17.90
- Safety: None vs Overheating protection

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch

$17.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $17.90
+ Safety: Overheating protection
+ Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly i4 Gen3 or Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch?

Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, safety, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly i4 Gen3 and Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly i4 Gen3 lists $19.99, while Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch lists $17.90.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly i4 Gen3 is listed at $19.99, while Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch is listed at $17.90. Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly i4 Gen3?

Choose Shelly i4 Gen3 if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch?

Choose Sonoff MINI ONE Zigbee Smart Switch if your priority is price and safety and that matters more than the competing advantages.

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