Smart Plugs / Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)
Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)
Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)
The one to buy for a sump pump or dehumidifier — and it needs a Z-Wave hub.
Wins overall by 0.8 points
Quick Verdict
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) is the stronger all-round pick, ahead by 0.8 points. The one to buy for a sump pump or dehumidifier — and it needs a Z-Wave hub.
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) and Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and they're priced almost identically ($39.95 vs $37.95). On Load Headroom, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads (9.5 vs 5.0/10) — 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. On Ecosystem Support, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads (8.5 vs 5.0/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. On Value, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads (7.0 vs 5.0/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. Overall, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 8.1/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.3/10 for the Eve Energy (Matter, US). Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Eve Energy (Matter, US) | Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39.95 | $37.95 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2017 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,800W at 120V, 60Hz (NEMA 5-15) | 15A / 1,800W at 120V, single device only — the manual forbids plugging a power strip into it |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by Eve | 1 HP — six times the Kasa EP25's 1/6 HP and the highest here |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured and processed locally — no Eve account, no Eve cloud, no registration | Yes, measured — W, A, V and kWh with per-parameter reporting intervals (defaults 30s power, 300s energy/voltage/current) |
| Radio & Protocol | Matter over Thread. There is no Wi-Fi radio in this device | Z-Wave 800 series with Z-Wave Long Range, S2 security and SmartStart |
| Hub Required | Yes — a controller that is both a Matter controller and a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Echo 4th gen, Nest Hub 2nd gen, SmartThings hub). None is included | Yes — a Z-Wave gateway (Hubitat, Home Assistant with a Z-Wave stick, SmartThings, Ring) is required and is not included |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — the most local device here; nothing leaves the house | Yes — Z-Wave is local by design; behaviour depends on your hub, not a vendor cloud |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 1 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 39.95 | 37.95✓ |
| Dimensions | 70 x 39 x 60 mm (2.8 x 1.5 x 2.4 in) | 20 in including the cord x 2.6 x 1.1 in, 10 oz |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Chunky — at 60 mm deep and 70 mm tall it is the largest indoor plug here and Eve makes no claim that it leaves the second socket free | No — it hangs off a cord rather than sitting in the receptacle |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only | Indoor only, 32-104°F |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 5.0 — a 4.5-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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.5 — a 1.0-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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 5.0 — a 3.5-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) and Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) are level here, at 9.5/10 each. whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Size & Fit
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 6.0 — a 1.0-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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.0 — 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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.0 — a 2.0-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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Eve Energy (Matter, US) if…
- • Ecosystem Support matters most to you — the Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores 8.5/10 here (matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage).
- • Your main use case is indoor-mini or matter.
Choose the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) if…
- • Load Headroom matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 9.5/10 here (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).
- • Value matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 7.0/10 here (what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted).
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 9.5/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
- • Size & Fit matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 7.0/10 here (whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts).
- • Your main use case is heavy-appliance.
Pros & Cons
Eve Energy (Matter, US)
Pros
- +The only genuinely cloud-free plug here — no account, no registration, no telemetry, and the energy history lives on the device
- +Thread is far more responsive than Wi-Fi plugs and does not add another device to your router's DHCP table
- +Acts as a Thread router, so each one you add strengthens the mesh for locks and sensors
- +TÜV and UL certified
Cons
- −$39.95 for one plug — five times the per-plug cost of a SwitchBot 4-pack
- −Useless without a Thread border router; a phone alone cannot commission or control it
- −Physically the biggest indoor plug in this comparison at 70 x 39 x 60 mm
- −No motor or HP rating published, so inductive loads are unspecified
- −1-year warranty at a flagship price
Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)
Pros
- +The only plug here designed for inductive loads — 1 HP against 1/6 HP on a Kasa mini
- +Hardware overload protection cuts the relay at 16.5A sustained, independent of any hub
- +Four measured quantities (W, A, V, kWh) with tunable reporting thresholds — the richest metering in this table
- +Fully local Z-Wave with S2 security; no vendor cloud is in the path at all
- +Cord-mounted design frees both receptacles
Cons
- −Sources conflict on what it is for: retailers market it for 110V AC units and sump pumps, while the 800LR manual's safety list prohibits electric heaters, 220V boilers, 220V pumps/compressors and electrical dryers
- −Needs a Z-Wave hub — the most expensive prerequisite in this comparison
- −Amazon's single long-running ZEN15 listing has carried both the 500-series and the 800LR revision; buy from a Zooz dealer if you specifically need Long Range
- −One device only — the manual explicitly forbids connecting a power strip
- −$37.95 for a single outlet, with a 1-year warranty
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FAQs
Is the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) 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 Load Headroom, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Load Headroom (9.5/10 vs 5.0/10) — 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.
Which is better for Ecosystem Support, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores higher on Ecosystem Support (8.5/10 vs 5.0/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage.
Which is better for Value, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Value (7.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted.
Which is better for Energy Monitoring, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) or the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Energy Monitoring (9.5/10 vs 8.5/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them.
Is the Eve Energy (Matter, US) worth the price difference over the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) is the cheaper option at $37.95 versus $39.95. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Load Headroom.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) is the better fit if you mainly care about indoor-mini or matter. The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) is the better fit for heavy-appliance.
What's the warranty on the Eve Energy (Matter, US) vs the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) 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.
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