Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Across the 2026 comparison, Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 earns the nod over Sonoff MINI Duo 2 on the strength of connectivity, integrations, and energy monitoring. Its strongest advantages show up in connectivity, integrations, and energy monitoring, with dry contact mode and wet contact mode helping widen the gap. There is still a case for Sonoff MINI Duo 2, but mainly if price and relay channels are what you value most. That is enough to make Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 the better pick for most buyers.
| Feature | Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 | Sonoff MINI Duo 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $27.99 | $17.90 | Sonoff MINI Duo 2 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Zigbee | Zigbee | Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 |
| Integrations | Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter | Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant | Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 |
| Relay Channels | 1 | 2 | Sonoff MINI Duo 2 |
| Energy Monitoring | YES | NO | Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 |
| Dry Contact Mode | YES | NO | Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 |
| Wet Contact Mode | YES | NO | Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 |
| Zibgee Router | YES | NO | Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 |
| Rating | 4.5 | 4.5 | Tie |
| Power Off Memory | NO | NO | Tie |
Winner
$27.99
- + Connectivity: Bluetooth, Zigbee
- + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
- + Energy Monitoring: YES
- - Price: $27.99 vs $17.90
- - Relay Channels: 1 vs 2
$17.90
- + Price: $17.90
- + Relay Channels: 2
- - Connectivity: Zigbee vs Bluetooth, Zigbee
- - Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Home Assistant vs Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 or Sonoff MINI Duo 2?
Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for connectivity, integrations, and energy monitoring.
What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 and Sonoff MINI Duo 2?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 lists $27.99, while Sonoff MINI Duo 2 lists $17.90.
Which one looks better on price?
Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 is listed at $27.99, while Sonoff MINI Duo 2 is listed at $17.90. Sonoff MINI Duo 2 (better spec).
Who should buy Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4?
Choose Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 if your priority is connectivity and integrations and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff MINI Duo 2?
Choose Sonoff MINI Duo 2 if your priority is price and relay channels and that matters more than connectivity.
