Option 1 · Govee
GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
Last updated October 2026
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GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring vs Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
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Key differences between GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring 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
- Apple Home (integrations): GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Via Matter).
- Matter (integrations): GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (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 (integrations): GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Via Matter).
Specifications to check side by side
- Bluetooth (connectivity): GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring — 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).
- Load Voltage (power): GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring — 120V; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 100 - 125V.
- Maximum Load Power (power): GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring — 1800W; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 1875W.
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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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Apple Home
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy MonitoringNo
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes
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Matter
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy MonitoringNo
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes
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Connectivity
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- 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
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
Features
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- 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
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- 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
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
Integrations
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- Yes
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- Yes
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- Yes
Catalog note
Community Govee BLE plugs integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which lists the H5086
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- 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
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
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter
Power
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- Yes
- 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
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
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- 120V
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- 100 - 125V
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- 15A
- 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
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.
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- 1800W
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- 1875W
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- Yes
Catalog note
Govee uses Fire resistant 1383°F ABS material and high-quality chips and provide overload protection to ensure the safety of family members.
- 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
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- Type B
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- Type B
- GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring
- No
- Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
- No
| Specification | GoveeLife Smart Plug Pro with Energy Monitoring | Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | ||
YesCatalog noteIEEE 802.11 b/g/n | YesCatalog noteIEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz | |
| No | No | |
| Yes | For PairingCatalog noteThe user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| No | No | |
| Features | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteOne-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteOne button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode | |
| No | No | |
| Integrations | ||
| Yes | YesCatalog noteVia Matter | |
| No | YesCatalog noteVia Matter | |
| Yes | YesCatalog noteVia Matter | |
YesCatalog noteCommunity Govee BLE plugs integration for Home Assistant (HACS), which lists the H5086 | YesCatalog noteVia Matter | |
| No | YesManufacturer sourceThe Type B plug supports Matter. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
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 noteMatter 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 | |
| No | YesCatalog noteVia Matter | |
| Power | ||
| Yes | YesManufacturer sourceEnergy consumption can be monitored. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
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 noteReal-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates | |
| 120V | 100 - 125V | |
| 15A | 15AManufacturer sourceThe specified maximum current is 15 A. Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug manufacturer product page →
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. | |
| 1800W | 1875W | |
YesCatalog noteGovee uses Fire resistant 1383°F ABS material and high-quality chips and provide overload protection to ensure the safety of family members. | YesCatalog noteOverload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically | |
| Type B | Type B | |
| No | No | |
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