Smart Plugs / Amazon Smart Plug (V2) vs SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
Amazon Smart Plug (V2) vs SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
The cheapest metered plug per unit — but the HomeKit version is a different product.
Wins overall by 2.5 points
Quick Verdict
A 2.5-point gap makes the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) the straightforward choice here. The cheapest metered plug per unit — but the HomeKit version is a different product.
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) and SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) is $5 cheaper than the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) ($24.99 vs $29.99). On Energy Monitoring, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads (7.5 vs 0.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. On Value, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads (9.0 vs 3.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. On Local Control, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads (5.0 vs 2.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. Overall, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores 6.6/10 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) | SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | $29.99 |
| Release Year | 2020 | 2022 |
| Max Load | 15A (Home Depot spec sheet). Amazon does not publish a maximum wattage figure | 15A resistive / 1,875W at 100-125V |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by Amazon | Not published by SwitchBot |
| Energy Monitoring | No — no measurement and no estimate | Yes, measured — consumption tracking with CSV export in the SwitchBot app |
| Radio & Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz, Alexa only. No Matter, no HomeKit, no Google Assistant | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth LE. No Matter and no HomeKit on this SKU |
| Hub Required | No, but it is useless without an Alexa account | No for the SwitchBot app. HomeKit needs the separate 'HomeKit Enabled' Plug Mini; Matter needs a SwitchBot Hub Mini (Matter) |
| Works Without Internet | No — there is no local API and no third-party app; control depends on Amazon's cloud | Partial — Bluetooth control works in range without internet; remote control and voice go through SwitchBot's cloud |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 4 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 24.99 | 7.5✓ |
| Dimensions | 2.2 in high x 1.5 in wide (Home Depot); 3.2 x 1.5 x 2.2 in overall per TechRadar | 70 x 39 x 59 mm (2.8 x 1.6 x 2.4 in), 70 g each |
| Blocks Second Outlet | No — designed to leave the second outlet free | Borderline — at 2.4 in tall it is noticeably chunkier than a Kasa or Tapo mini |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only | Indoor only, 5°F to 104°F |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 5.0 against 4.0 — a 1.0-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 0.0 — a 7.5-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 5.5 against 3.0 — a 2.5-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 5.0 against 2.0 — a 3.0-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 Amazon Smart Plug (V2) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 6.5 — 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — a 0.5-point margin on certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty. If that is what you are buying for, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.0 — a 2.5-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 3.5 — a 5.5-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 prefer the Amazon ecosystem, app, and design language.
Choose the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) if…
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores 7.5/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
- • Value matters most to you — the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores 9.0/10 here (what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted).
- • Local Control matters most to you — the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores 5.0/10 here (whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud).
- • Ecosystem Support matters most to you — the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores 5.5/10 here (matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage).
- • App & Automation matters most to you — the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores 7.5/10 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
SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
Pros
- +$7.50 a plug with metering — the lowest per-plug price here
- +Bluetooth LE fallback means it still switches from your phone when the Wi-Fi or internet is down
- +Rated to 5°F, so it tolerates an unheated garage better than most indoor plugs
- +One of the friendliest plugs to ESPHome/Tasmota reflashing if you want it fully local
Cons
- −This SKU has no HomeKit — SwitchBot sells a separate, dearer 'HomeKit Enabled' Plug Mini and buyers routinely order the wrong one
- −No Matter without buying a SwitchBot Hub Mini on top
- −2.4 in tall body crowds the second socket on a duplex receptacle
- −15A is a resistive rating only; SwitchBot publishes no motor or HP figure
- −Remote control and Alexa/Google both depend on SwitchBot's cloud
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores higher on Energy Monitoring (7.5/10 vs 0.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them.
Which is better for Value, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores higher on Value (9.0/10 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 Local Control, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores higher on Local Control (5.0/10 vs 2.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud.
Which is better for Ecosystem Support, the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores higher on Ecosystem Support (5.5/10 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) is the cheaper option at $24.99 versus $29.99. 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is the better fit for energy-monitoring.
What's the warranty on the Amazon Smart Plug (V2) vs the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Amazon Smart Plug (V2) ships with a 12-month warranty; the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) ships with a 12-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.
Premium Option
Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) — $32.99
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