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Sonoff Orb Socket Type E vs Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet

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Key differences between Sonoff Orb Socket Type E and Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet

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

Feature differences among your selected devices

On Off Button (features): Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — Yes (A short press on the faceplate button turns the socket on or off; a 5 second hold starts pairing.); Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — No.
Power Off Memory (features): Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — Yes (The 'Power-On State' setting decides how the socket comes back after an outage.); Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — No.
Apple Home (integrations): Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — Yes (Via Matter. SONOFF publishes an 'Add to Apple via Matter' guide for this model.); Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — No.
Matter (integrations): Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — Yes (The product is sold as a Matter over Wi-Fi smart wall socket and SONOFF documents Matter commissioning by QR code.); Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — No.

Specifications to check side by side

Plug Format (outputs): Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — Type E; Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — Type B.
Ac Load Voltage (power): Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — 100-250V; Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — 120V.
Resistive Maximum Load Current (power): Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — 16A; Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — 15A.
Resistive Maximum Load Power (power): Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — 4000W; Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — 1800W.

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Option 1 · Sonoff

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E

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Option 2 · Sonoff

Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet

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Apple Home

Sonoff Orb Socket Type EYes
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall OutletNo

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Matter

Sonoff Orb Socket Type EYes
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall OutletNo

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Connectivity

2.4 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

5 GHz Wi-Fi

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: No
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Bluetooth

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: No
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Thread

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: No
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Z Wave

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: No
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Zigbee

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: No
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Features

Adjust Status Led

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
The indicator light switches between Auto, Off and Night Mode, with a time window for Night Mode.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not recorded

Automations

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Schedules, countdown, inch move (auto off after a set duration) and smart scenes, in eWeLink and in every Matter platform SONOFF lists.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Child Lock

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: No
Catalog note
SONOFF's device settings list for this model (sharing, LAN control, overload protection, indicator light, power-on state, notifications, logs) has no button or settings lock.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not recorded

Energy Monitoring

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E

Yes

Manufacturer source

Power consumption measurement is provided.

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: WS01TPE-E
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

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

Catalog note

Real-time voltage, current and power, historical energy charts, electricity bill tracking with a custom rate, and data export.

Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet

Yes

Manufacturer source

IW100/IW101 product documentation describes power metering.

Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: IW100
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

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

On Off Button

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
A short press on the faceplate button turns the socket on or off; a 5 second hold starts pairing.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Power Off Memory

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
The 'Power-On State' setting decides how the socket comes back after an outage.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Status Led

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
A blue Wi-Fi LED for network state and a red power indicator for the relay state.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Integrations

Alexa

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter, and also through eWeLink account linking.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Apple Home

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter. SONOFF publishes an 'Add to Apple via Matter' guide for this model.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Google Home

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter, and also through eWeLink account linking.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Home Assistant

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter. SONOFF publishes an 'Add to Home Assistant via Matter' guide for this model, and lists power and energy monitoring as working there.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Matter

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E

Yes

Manufacturer source

Matter connectivity is supported.

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — manufacturer product description →

Source section: Product description / feature descriptions
Model: WS01TPE-E
Region: Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established
Firmware: Not specified by this source
Checked: 2026-10-04

Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests.

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

Catalog note

The product is sold as a Matter over Wi-Fi smart wall socket and SONOFF documents Matter commissioning by QR code.

Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet

SmartThings

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Via Matter. SONOFF publishes an 'Add to SmartThings via Matter' guide for this model.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Outputs

Ac Outlets

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: 1
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: 1

Plug Format

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Type E
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Type B

Usb Ports

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Not applicable / unspecified
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not applicable / unspecified

Power

Ac Load Voltage

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: 100-250V
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: 120V

Capacitive Load

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Not recorded
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Not recorded
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not recorded

Capacitive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Not recorded
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not recorded

Inductive Load

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
The official product page states the socket takes most resistive loads and small-power inductive loads such as fans, within the 16A (4000W) ceiling.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not recorded

Inductive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Not recorded
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not recorded

Inductive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Not recorded
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Not recorded

Resistive Load

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
The SONOFF help center rates the WS01TPE-E at 100V-250V~ 50/60Hz, 16A max resistive load.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Resistive Maximum Load Current

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: 16A
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: 15A

Resistive Maximum Load Power

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: 4000W
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: 1800W

Safety Features

Overcurrent Protection

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Overload protection cuts power when the current passes a limit the user sets in the app, up to 16A.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Overheating Protection

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: No
Catalog note
SONOFF documents a fire-resistant housing but no temperature cut-off: the protections it lists are overload (current, voltage, power) and overcharge.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: No

Overpower Protection

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Overload protection cuts power when the wattage passes a limit the user sets in the app.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Overvoltage Protection

Sonoff Orb Socket Type E: Yes
Catalog note
Overload protection cuts power when the voltage passes a limit the user sets in the app.
Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet: Yes

Specifications for Sonoff Orb Socket Type E versus Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet
Specification	Sonoff Orb Socket Type E	Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet
Connectivity
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi	Yes Catalog note IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz.	Yes
5 GHz Wi-Fi	No	No
Bluetooth	No	No
Thread	No	No
Z Wave	No	No
Zigbee	No	No
Features
Adjust Status Led	Yes Catalog note The indicator light switches between Auto, Off and Night Mode, with a time window for Night Mode.	Not recorded
Automations	Yes Catalog note Schedules, countdown, inch move (auto off after a set duration) and smart scenes, in eWeLink and in every Matter platform SONOFF lists.	Yes
Child Lock	No Catalog note SONOFF's device settings list for this model (sharing, LAN control, overload protection, indicator light, power-on state, notifications, logs) has no button or settings lock.	Not recorded
Energy Monitoring	Yes Manufacturer source Power consumption measurement is provided. Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model WS01TPE-E Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note Real-time voltage, current and power, historical energy charts, electricity bill tracking with a custom rate, and data export.	Yes Manufacturer source IW100/IW101 product documentation describes power metering. Sonoff Wi-Fi Smart In-Wall Outlet — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model IW100 Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant.
On Off Button	Yes Catalog note A short press on the faceplate button turns the socket on or off; a 5 second hold starts pairing.	No
Power Off Memory	Yes Catalog note The 'Power-On State' setting decides how the socket comes back after an outage.	No
Status Led	Yes Catalog note A blue Wi-Fi LED for network state and a red power indicator for the relay state.	Yes
Integrations
Alexa	Yes Catalog note Via Matter, and also through eWeLink account linking.	Yes
Apple Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter. SONOFF publishes an 'Add to Apple via Matter' guide for this model.	No
Google Home	Yes Catalog note Via Matter, and also through eWeLink account linking.	Yes
Home Assistant	Yes Catalog note Via Matter. SONOFF publishes an 'Add to Home Assistant via Matter' guide for this model, and lists power and energy monitoring as working there.	Yes
Matter	Yes Manufacturer source Matter connectivity is supported. Sonoff Orb Socket Type E — manufacturer product description → Source section Product description / feature descriptions Model WS01TPE-E Region Manufacturer listing for the named model/variant; regional equivalence has not been established Firmware Not specified by this source Checked 2026-10-04 Check the specified variant, required hub and installation instructions. Manufacturer claims are not independent performance tests. Document check only; not a hands-on test or verification of every regional or firmware variant. Catalog note The product is sold as a Matter over Wi-Fi smart wall socket and SONOFF documents Matter commissioning by QR code.	No
SmartThings	Yes Catalog note Via Matter. SONOFF publishes an 'Add to SmartThings via Matter' guide for this model.	Yes
Outputs
Ac Outlets	1	1
Plug Format	Type E	Type B
Usb Ports	Not applicable / unspecified	Not applicable / unspecified
Power
Ac Load Voltage	100-250V	120V
Capacitive Load	Not recorded	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Capacitive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not recorded
Inductive Load	Yes Catalog note The official product page states the socket takes most resistive loads and small-power inductive loads such as fans, within the 16A (4000W) ceiling.	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Current	Not recorded	Not recorded
Inductive Maximum Load Power	Not recorded	Not recorded
Resistive Load	Yes Catalog note The SONOFF help center rates the WS01TPE-E at 100V-250V~ 50/60Hz, 16A max resistive load.	Yes
Resistive Maximum Load Current	16A	15A
Resistive Maximum Load Power	4000W	1800W
Safety Features
Overcurrent Protection	Yes Catalog note Overload protection cuts power when the current passes a limit the user sets in the app, up to 16A.	Yes
Overheating Protection	No Catalog note SONOFF documents a fire-resistant housing but no temperature cut-off: the protections it lists are overload (current, voltage, power) and overcharge.	No
Overpower Protection	Yes Catalog note Overload protection cuts power when the wattage passes a limit the user sets in the app.	Yes
Overvoltage Protection	Yes Catalog note Overload protection cuts power when the voltage passes a limit the user sets in the app.	Yes

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