Shelly Plus 2PM vs Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

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2026 verdict

Shelly Plus 2PM is the more complete option versus Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch in 2026, helped most by warranty, safety, and relay channels.

Winner

Shelly Plus 2PM

€23.00€31.0026% OFF

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It builds its lead on warranty, safety, and relay channels, then backs it up with a stronger showing on energy monitoring and dry contact mode. Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch remains a niche alternative if price, integrations, and power off memory matter more than the rest of the comparison. That is why Shelly Plus 2PM wins the verdict here.

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plus 2PM

26% OFF

€23.00

€31.00

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Sonoff

Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

$5.99

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Feature	Shelly Plus 2PM	Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch	Winner
Price	€23.00	$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
Power Off Memory	NO	YES	Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch
Dry Contact Mode	YES	NO	Shelly Plus 2PM
Connectivity	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth	Tie
Wet Contact Mode	YES	YES	Tie
Zibgee Router	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Shelly

Shelly Plus 2PM

26% OFF

€23.00

€31.00

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+ Warranty: 3 years
+ Safety: Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection
+ Relay Channels: 2
- Price: €23.00 vs $5.99
- Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter

Sonoff

Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch

$5.99

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+ Price: $5.99
+ Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
+ Power Off Memory: YES
- Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years
- Safety: None vs Overheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protection

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly Plus 2PM or Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch?

Shelly Plus 2PM has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, safety, and relay channels.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly Plus 2PM and Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly Plus 2PM lists €23.00, while Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch lists $5.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly Plus 2PM is listed at €23.00, while Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch is listed at $5.99. Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly Plus 2PM?

Choose Shelly Plus 2PM if your priority is warranty and safety and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff Basic Gen5 Matter Over WiFi Smart Switch?

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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