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Aqara Power Plug H2 UK vs Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

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Key differences between Aqara Power Plug H2 UK and Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

A summary of selected recorded differences between these plugs. Check the full specification table below for details and conditions.

Feature differences among your selected devices

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (connectivity): Aqara Power Plug H2 UK — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz).
Zigbee Router (features): Aqara Power Plug H2 UK — Yes (Mains powered, so it acts as a Zigbee/Thread router node and extends mesh coverage automatically.); Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Bluetooth (connectivity): Aqara Power Plug H2 UK — Yes; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — For Pairing (The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control).
Thread (connectivity): Aqara Power Plug H2 UK — Thread Border Router required; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — No.
Zigbee (connectivity): Aqara Power Plug H2 UK — Zigbee Hub required; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — No.
Load Voltage (power): Aqara Power Plug H2 UK — 100-250V; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 100 - 125V.

These observations are derived from recorded catalog data and have not all been independently verified. Confirm details with the manufacturer before purchasing.

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Option 1 · Aqara

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK

Last updated October 2026

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Last updated October 2026

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Bluetooth

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: For Pairing
Catalog note
The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control

Thread

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Thread Border Router required
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Z Wave

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Zigbee

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Zigbee Hub required
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Features

Automations

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app

On Off Button

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode

Zigbee Router

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Catalog note
Mains powered, so it acts as a Zigbee/Thread router node and extends mesh coverage automatically.
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Integrations

Alexa

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Apple Home

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Google Home

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Home Assistant

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Matter

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK

Yes

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Yes

Manufacturer source

The Type B plug supports Matter.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Matter over Wi-Fi device: the QR code on the plug is scanned by any Matter app, and the manual documents adding it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant

SmartThings

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter

Power

Energy Monitoring

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK

Yes

Catalog note

Monitors power in real time and reports daily and monthly consumption, and real-time power rises and drops can be used as automation triggers.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

Yes

Manufacturer source

Energy consumption can be monitored.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Catalog note

Real-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates

Load Voltage

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: 100-250V
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 100 - 125V

Maximum Load Current

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK

13A

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

15A

Manufacturer source

The specified maximum current is 15 A.

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →

Source section: Product description
Model: Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Region: Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant.

Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.

Maximum Load Power

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: 3250W
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: 1875W

Overheat Overload Protection

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Yes
Catalog note
Overheating and overload cut-off with customizable load limits, plus a child lock for safe operation.
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Yes
Catalog note
Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically

Plug Format

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: Type G
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: Type B

Usb Charging

Aqara Power Plug H2 UK: No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug: No

Specifications for Aqara Power Plug H2 UK versus Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Specification	Aqara Power Plug H2 UK	Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	No	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	Yes	For Pairing Catalog note The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control
Thread	Thread Border Router required	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	Zigbee Hub required	No
Features
Automations	Yes	Yes Catalog note One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app
On Off Button	Yes	Yes Catalog note One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode
Zigbee Router	Yes Catalog note Mains powered, so it acts as a Zigbee/Thread router node and extends mesh coverage automatically.	No
Integrations
Alexa	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Apple Home	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Google Home	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Home Assistant	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Matter	Yes	Yes Manufacturer source The Type B plug supports Matter. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Matter over Wi-Fi device: the QR code on the plug is scanned by any Matter app, and the manual documents adding it to Apple Home, Google Home, Alexa, SmartThings and Home Assistant
SmartThings	Yes	Yes Catalog note Via Matter
Power
Energy Monitoring	Yes Catalog note Monitors power in real time and reports daily and monthly consumption, and real-time power rises and drops can be used as automation triggers.	Yes Manufacturer source Energy consumption can be monitored. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Real-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates
Load Voltage	100-250V	100 - 125V
Maximum Load Current	13A	15A Manufacturer source The specified maximum current is 15 A. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page → Source section Product description Model Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug Region Manufacturer product page; no universal regional compatibility implied Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Use the electrical ratings and load restrictions for the Type B variant. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
Maximum Load Power	3250W	1875W
Overheat Overload Protection	Yes Catalog note Overheating and overload cut-off with customizable load limits, plus a child lock for safe operation.	Yes Catalog note Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically
Plug Format	Type G	Type B
Usb Charging	No	No

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