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Shelly PM Mini Gen3 vs Sonoff MINI Duo-L

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Shelly PM Mini Gen3 beats Sonoff MINI Duo-L in 2026, with its clearest edge on rating, warranty, and max resistive load power (Per Channel).
What pushes it ahead is rating, warranty, and max resistive load power (Per Channel), and connectivity and energy monitoring keep the advantage from looking narrow. There is still a case for Sonoff MINI Duo-L, but mainly if power off memory and wet contact mode are what you value most. In practical terms, Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is the easier product to recommend.
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The biggest differences

Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.

  • Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)13×Shelly PM Mini Gen33840W vs 300W
  • Warranty+50%Shelly PM Mini Gen33 years vs 2 years
FeatureShelly PM Mini Gen3Sonoff MINI Duo-LWinner
Rating4.64.3Shelly PM Mini Gen3
Warranty3 years2 yearsShelly PM Mini Gen3
Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel)3840W300WShelly PM Mini Gen3
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothZigbeeShelly PM Mini Gen3
Energy MonitoringYESNOShelly PM Mini Gen3
Power Off MemoryNOYESSonoff MINI Duo-L
Wet Contact ModeNOYESSonoff MINI Duo-L
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantTie
Dry Contact ModeNONOTie
Zigbee RouterNONOTie
Local ControlYESYESTie
Shutter ModeNONOTie
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  • + Rating: 4.6
  • + Warranty: 3 years
  • + Max Resistive Load Power (Per Channel): 3840W
  • - Power Off Memory: NO vs YES
  • - Wet Contact Mode: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly PM Mini Gen3 or Sonoff MINI Duo-L?

Shelly PM Mini Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, warranty, and max resistive load power (Per Channel).

What is the biggest difference between Shelly PM Mini Gen3 and Sonoff MINI Duo-L?

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Shelly PM Mini Gen3 lists 4.6, while Sonoff MINI Duo-L lists 4.3.

Who should buy Shelly PM Mini Gen3?

Choose Shelly PM Mini Gen3 if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than power off memory.

Who should buy Sonoff MINI Duo-L?

Choose Sonoff MINI Duo-L if your priority is power off memory and wet contact mode and that matters more than rating.

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