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Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
| Feature | Shelly Plus 2PM | Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.61 | $5.99 | Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Safety | Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection | None | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch |
| Relay Channels | 2 | 1 | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | NO | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Shutter Mode | YES | NO | Shelly Plus 2PM |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Tie |
| Dry Contact Mode | NO | NO | Tie |
| Wet Contact Mode | YES | YES | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | NO | NO | Tie |
| Local Control | YES | YES | Tie |
Shelly Plus 2PM has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, safety, and relay channels.
Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly Plus 2PM lists $34.61, while Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch lists $5.99.
Shelly Plus 2PM is listed at $34.61, while Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch is listed at $5.99. Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch (better spec).
Choose Shelly Plus 2PM if your priority is warranty and safety and that matters more than price.
Choose Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch if your priority is price and integrations and that matters more than warranty.
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