Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch vs Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch

Two relays from the same brand solve this differently, and for most buyers the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch is the stronger overall pick against its Zigbee-based sibling, the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch. The MINI Dry needs no hub at all since it talks Wi-Fi directly, backs that with the widest integrations list of the pair (Apple HomeKit, Matter, IFTTT, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant all supported), dry-contact wiring built for garage doors and gates, and overcurrent protection, while typically being the more affordable of the two. The Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch makes its case by extending an existing Zigbee mesh as a router, remembering its state through a power outage, and handling a noticeably heavier resistive load than the MINI Dry's low-current rating allows. Both carry a one-year warranty and switch a single circuit. Buyers wanting a no-hub, dry-contact relay with the broadest platform support should get the Sonoff MINI Dry Wi-Fi Smart Switch; those already on Zigbee who need to switch a higher-current load should pick the Sonoff ZBMINIR2 Extreme Zigbee Smart Switch instead.