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Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 vs Sonoff MINI Duo-L

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Shelly and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Across the 2026 comparison, Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 earns the nod over Sonoff MINI Duo-L on the strength of rating, connectivity, and integrations.
The main reason it wins is rating, connectivity, and integrations, and energy monitoring and dry contact mode strengthen that case. Sonoff MINI Duo-L still makes sense if relay channels are your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4.
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Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4
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FeatureShelly 1PM Mini Gen4Sonoff MINI Duo-LWinner
Rating4.64.3Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4
Connectivity2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, ZigbeeZigbeeShelly 1PM Mini Gen4
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, MatterGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home AssistantShelly 1PM Mini Gen4
Relay Channels12Sonoff MINI Duo-L
Energy MonitoringYESNOShelly 1PM Mini Gen4
Dry Contact ModeYESNOShelly 1PM Mini Gen4
Zigbee RouterYESNOShelly 1PM Mini Gen4
SafetyOverheating protection, Overvoltage protection, Overcurrent protection, Overpower protectionNoneTie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie
Local ControlYESYESTie
Shutter ModeNONOTie
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  • + Rating: 4.6
  • + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee
  • + Integrations: Google Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, Matter
  • - Relay Channels: 1 vs 2

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 or Sonoff MINI Duo-L?

Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, connectivity, and integrations.

What is the biggest difference between Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 and Sonoff MINI Duo-L?

Rating is one of the clearest differences: Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 lists 4.6, while Sonoff MINI Duo-L lists 4.3.

Who should buy Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4?

Choose Shelly 1PM Mini Gen4 if your priority is rating and connectivity and that matters more than relay channels.

Who should buy Sonoff MINI Duo-L?

Choose Sonoff MINI Duo-L if your priority is relay channels and that matters more than rating.

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