Shelly Plus 1 vs Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

Updated January 2026

Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Shelly Plus 1. What pushes it ahead is rating, warranty, and safety, and connectivity and dry contact mode keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Choose Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch only if price and zibgee router matters more to you than the broader advantage from Shelly Plus 1. Overall, Shelly Plus 1 makes more sense for most people.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plus 1

$21.49

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Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

$17.99

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Feature	Shelly Plus 1	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch	Winner
Price	$21.49	$17.99	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
Rating	4.6	4.1	Shelly Plus 1
Warranty	3 years	1 year	Shelly Plus 1
Safety	Overheating protection	None	Shelly Plus 1
Connectivity	2.4 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth	Zigbee	Shelly Plus 1
Dry Contact Mode	YES	NO	Shelly Plus 1
Zibgee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
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
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plus 1

$21.49

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+ Rating: 4.6
+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Safety: Overheating protection
- Price: $21.49 vs $17.99
- Zibgee Router: NO vs YES

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch

$17.99

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+ Price: $17.99
+ Zibgee Router: YES
- Rating: 4.1 vs 4.6
- Warranty: 1 year vs 3 years

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Shelly Plus 1 or Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?: Shelly Plus 1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, warranty, and safety.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly Plus 1 and Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly Plus 1 lists $21.49, while Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch lists $17.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Shelly Plus 1 is listed at $21.49, while Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is listed at $17.99. Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch (better spec).
Who should buy Shelly Plus 1?: Choose Shelly Plus 1 if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?: Choose Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch if your priority is price and zibgee router and that matters more than rating.