Smart Plugs / Amazon Smart Plug (V2) vs Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)
Amazon Smart Plug (V2) vs Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)
Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)
The cheapest way to get four metered plugs, if you can live without Matter.
Wins overall by 3.8 points
Quick Verdict
A 3.8-point gap makes the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) the straightforward choice here. The cheapest way to get four metered plugs, if you can live without Matter.
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) and Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) is $8 cheaper than the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) ($24.99 vs $32.99). On Energy Monitoring, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads (8.0 vs 0.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. On Local Control, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads (8.0 vs 2.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. On Value, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads (9.5 vs 3.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. Overall, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 7.9/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 4.1/10 for the Amazon Smart Plug (V2). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Amazon Smart Plug (V2) | Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | $32.99 |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2022 |
| Max Load | 15A (Home Depot spec sheet). Amazon does not publish a maximum wattage figure | 15A / 1,800W at 120V (resistive) |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by Amazon | 1/6 HP — the weakest motor rating in this table (TP-Link EP25P4 spec sheet) |
| Energy Monitoring | No — no measurement and no estimate | Yes, measured — real-time W and historical kWh, Kasa app only |
| Radio & Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Alexa only. No Matter, no HomeKit, no Google Assistant | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz with native HomeKit; no Matter, no Thread |
| Hub Required | No, but it is useless without an Alexa account | No |
| Works Without Internet | No — there is no local API and no third-party app; control depends on Amazon's cloud | Yes — Kasa keeps LAN control if the internet drops; HomeKit automations still need a home hub |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 4 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 24.99 | 8.25✓ |
| Dimensions | 2.2 in high x 1.5 in wide (Home Depot); 3.2 x 1.5 x 2.2 in overall per TechRadar | 66.5 x 38 x 40 mm (2.62 x 1.50 x 1.57 in), plug pins excluded |
| Blocks Second Outlet | No — designed to leave the second outlet free | No — slim enough to stack two on one duplex outlet |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only | Indoor only, 32-104°F |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 4.5 against 4.0 — a 0.5-point margin on how much of the nameplate 15A you can actually use continuously, and what the plug is rated to do with motors, compressors and heaters — the spec buyers most often get caught by. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 0.0 — a 8.0-point margin on whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 3.0 — a 4.0-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 2.0 — a 6.0-point margin on whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Size & Fit
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.0 — a 1.5-point margin on whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 5.0 — a 3.5-point margin on scheduling, away modes, sunrise/sunset triggers and how good the controlling app is. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 3.5 — a 6.0-point margin on what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. If that is what you are buying for, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) if…
- • You want to spend less — it's $8 cheaper.
Choose the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) if…
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 8.0/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
- • Local Control matters most to you — the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 8.0/10 here (whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud).
- • Value matters most to you — the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 9.5/10 here (what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted).
- • Ecosystem Support matters most to you — the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 7.0/10 here (matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage).
- • App & Automation matters most to you — the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 8.5/10 here (scheduling, away modes, sunrise/sunset triggers and how good the controlling app is).
Pros & Cons
Amazon Smart Plug (V2)
Pros
- +Genuinely the fastest setup in the category — plug it in near an Echo and it appears
- +Amazon supports it directly, and it never drops off Alexa the way third-party clouds sometimes do
- +Small enough to leave the other half of the duplex usable
Cons
- −$24.99 for one plug, when four Kasa EP25s with energy monitoring cost about $33
- −Alexa only — no HomeKit, no Google, no Matter, no SmartThings, and no way to add them later
- −No energy monitoring of any kind
- −Cloud-dependent: an internet outage takes the app, the schedules and the voice control with it
- −Amazon publishes no wattage or motor rating, so the real limit is only inferable from the 15A figure
Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)
Pros
- +Roughly $8 a plug with real measured energy monitoring — nothing else here is close on price-per-watt-meter
- +Native HomeKit, so Apple users do not need a Matter controller or a Thread border router
- +LAN control means schedules keep running through an internet outage
- +2-year warranty, double the 1 year Wyze, Eve, Emporia and SwitchBot give
Cons
- −1/6 HP motor rating — fine for lamps and fans, not for a compressor, pump or shop vac
- −1,800W resistive means a 1,500W space heater sits at 83% of rating continuously; TP-Link does not endorse heater use
- −No Matter, so it cannot be shared into SmartThings or Google as a Matter device
- −TP-Link's current 4-pack listing title dropped the 'with Energy Monitoring' wording the 2022 launch press release used, and Home Assistant users report the newer hardware revision reports 7-day/30-day totals instead of lifetime kWh
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FAQs
Is the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Energy Monitoring, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Energy Monitoring (8.0/10 vs 0.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them.
Which is better for Local Control, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Local Control (8.0/10 vs 2.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud.
Which is better for Value, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Value (9.5/10 vs 3.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted.
Which is better for Ecosystem Support, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Ecosystem Support (7.0/10 vs 3.0/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage.
Is the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) worth the price difference over the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)?+
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) is the cheaper option at $24.99 versus $32.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Energy Monitoring.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) is the better fit if you mainly care about indoor-mini. The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) is the better fit for energy-monitoring.
What's the warranty on the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) vs the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack)?+
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) ships with a 24-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
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