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Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) vs Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug

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Key differences between Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) 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
  • Matter (integrations): Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) — 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).
  • Energy Monitoring (power): Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) — No; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — Yes (Real-time voltage, current, power, runtime and consumption charts, plus electricity cost tracking with custom rates).
Specifications to check side by side
  • Bluetooth (connectivity): Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) — No; 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): Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) — 110 - 125V; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 100 - 125V.
  • Maximum Load Power (power): Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) — 1800W; Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug — 1875W.
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Matter

  • Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)No
  • Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart PlugYes

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Connectivity

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No
Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
No
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

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No
Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No
Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No

Features

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Yes
Catalog note

3 independently controlled outlets, timer and schedules

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

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
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

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No

Integrations

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Yes
Catalog note

HomeKit remote control requires an Apple home hub (HomePod or Apple TV)

Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
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

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Yes
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Power

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
No
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

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
110 - 125V
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
100 - 125V
Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
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.

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
1800W
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
1875W
Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Not recorded
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

Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
Type B
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Type B
Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)
No
Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
No
Specifications for Meross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets) versus Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
SpecificationMeross Outdoor Smart Plug (3 Sockets)Sonoff iPlug Gen2 Type B Matter Over WiFi Smart Plug
Connectivity
YesYes
Catalog note

IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz

NoNo
NoFor Pairing
Catalog note

The user manual describes Matter commissioning as a Bluetooth pairing; the radio is not used for control

NoNo
NoNo
NoNo
Features
Yes
Catalog note

3 independently controlled outlets, timer and schedules

Yes
Catalog note

One-time and recurring timers, schedules and smart scenes, plus Matter automations in the ecosystem app

YesYes
Catalog note

One button on the body: a single press toggles the load, a long press enters pairing mode

NoNo
Integrations
YesYes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Yes
Catalog note

HomeKit remote control requires an Apple home hub (HomePod or Apple TV)

Yes
Catalog note

Via Matter

YesYes
Catalog note

Via Matter

YesYes
Catalog note

Via Matter

NoYes
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

YesYes
Catalog note

Via Matter

Power
NoYes
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

110 - 125V100 - 125V
15A15A
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.

1800W1875W
Not recordedYes
Catalog note

Overload and overcharge protection with customizable current, voltage and power thresholds that cut the power automatically

Type BType B
NoNo

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