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Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch vs Switchbot Relay Switch 1

Full Smart Relays comparison in 2026

Updated July 2026
Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and SwitchBot sites.
2026 verdict
Across the 2026 comparison, Switchbot Relay Switch 1 earns the nod over Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch on the strength of price, rating, and safety. What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and safety, and connectivity and integrations keep the advantage from looking narrow. Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is still relevant if you care most about zibgee router, but Switchbot Relay Switch 1 is the stronger recommendation overall. That is why the final call still favors Switchbot Relay Switch 1.
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FeatureSonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart SwitchSwitchbot Relay Switch 1Winner
Price$17.99$11.74Switchbot Relay Switch 1
Rating4.24.4Switchbot Relay Switch 1
SafetyNoneOverheating protectionSwitchbot Relay Switch 1
ConnectivityZigbee2.4 GHz WiFi, BluetoothSwitchbot Relay Switch 1
IntegrationsGoogle Home, Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTTGoogle Home, Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Samsung SmartThings, Home Assistant, IFTTT, MatterSwitchbot Relay Switch 1
Power Off MemoryNOYESSwitchbot Relay Switch 1
Dry Contact ModeNOYESSwitchbot Relay Switch 1
Zibgee RouterYESNOSonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch
Warranty1 year1 yearTie
Relay Channels11Tie
Energy MonitoringNONOTie
Wet Contact ModeYESYESTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch or Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

Switchbot Relay Switch 1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and safety.

What is the biggest difference between Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch and Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch lists $17.99, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1 lists $11.74.

Which one looks better on price?

Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch is listed at $17.99, while Switchbot Relay Switch 1 is listed at $11.74. Switchbot Relay Switch 1 (better spec).

Who should buy Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch?

Choose Sonoff ZBMINI ZigBee Smart Switch if your priority is zibgee router and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Switchbot Relay Switch 1?

Choose Switchbot Relay Switch 1 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than zibgee router.

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