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Shelly PM Mini Gen3 vs Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from the official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
In this 2026 Shelly PM Mini Gen3 vs Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch comparison, Shelly PM Mini Gen3 comes out ahead thanks to price, rating, and connectivity.
Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and connectivity, with energy monitoring helping widen the gap. You should still consider Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch if power off memory, dry contact mode, and zigbee router matter more than raw overall balance. That makes Shelly PM Mini Gen3 the clearer recommendation in 2026.
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Shelly PM Mini Gen3
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FeatureShelly PM Mini Gen3Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart SwitchWinner
Price$14.49$14.90Shelly PM Mini Gen3
Rating4.64.2Shelly PM Mini Gen3
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothZigbeeShelly PM Mini Gen3
Energy MonitoringYESNOShelly PM Mini Gen3
Power Off MemoryNOYESSonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch
Dry Contact ModeNOYESSonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch
Zigbee RouterNOYESSonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantTie
Wet Contact ModeNONOTie
Local ControlYESYESTie
Shutter ModeNONOTie
Winner
Prime exclusive deal
$14.49
  • + Price: $14.49
  • + Rating: 4.6
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
  • - Power Off Memory: NO vs YES
  • - Dry Contact Mode: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly PM Mini Gen3 or Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch?

Shelly PM Mini Gen3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly PM Mini Gen3 and Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly PM Mini Gen3 lists $14.49, while Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch lists $14.90.

Which one looks better on price?

Shelly PM Mini Gen3 is listed at $14.49, while Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch is listed at $14.90. Shelly PM Mini Gen3 (better spec).

Who should buy Shelly PM Mini Gen3?

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

Who should buy Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch?

Choose Sonoff MINI Dry Zigbee Smart Switch if your priority is power off memory and dry contact mode and that matters more than price.

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