Smart Plugs / Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) vs Eve Energy (Matter, US)
Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) vs Eve Energy (Matter, US)
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 0.6 points
Quick Verdict
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) takes this by a clear 0.6 points. The cheapest way to get four metered plugs, if you can live without Matter. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) and Eve Energy (Matter, US) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) is $7 cheaper than the Eve Energy (Matter, US) ($32.99 vs $39.95). On Value, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads (9.5 vs 5.0/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. On Size & Fit, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads (9.5 vs 6.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. On Ecosystem Support, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads (8.5 vs 7.0/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. Overall, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 7.9/10 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 | Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) | Eve Energy (Matter, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32.99 | $39.95 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,800W at 120V (resistive) | 15A / 1,800W at 120V, 60Hz (NEMA 5-15) |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | 1/6 HP — the weakest motor rating in this table (TP-Link EP25P4 spec sheet) | Not published by Eve |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — real-time W and historical kWh, Kasa app only | Yes, measured and processed locally — no Eve account, no Eve cloud, no registration |
| Radio & Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz with native HomeKit; no Matter, no Thread | Matter over Thread. There is no Wi-Fi radio in this device |
| Hub Required | No | Yes — a controller that is both a Matter controller and a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Echo 4th gen, Nest Hub 2nd gen, SmartThings hub). None is included |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — Kasa keeps LAN control if the internet drops; HomeKit automations still need a home hub | Yes — the most local device here; nothing leaves the house |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 4 | 1 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 8.25✓ | 39.95 |
| Dimensions | 66.5 x 38 x 40 mm (2.62 x 1.50 x 1.57 in), plug pins excluded | 70 x 39 x 60 mm (2.8 x 1.5 x 2.4 in) |
| Blocks Second Outlet | No — slim enough to stack two on one duplex 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 |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only, 32-104°F | Indoor only |
| Warranty | 24 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 5.0 against 4.5 — 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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.0 — a 1.5-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.0 — a 1.5-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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Size & Fit
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 6.0 — a 3.5-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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — 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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) 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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 5.0 — a 4.5-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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) if…
- • 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).
- • Size & Fit matters most to you — the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 9.5/10 here (whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts).
- • You want to spend less — it's $7 cheaper.
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).
- • Local Control matters most to you — the Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores 9.5/10 here (whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud).
- • Load Headroom matters most to you — the Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores 5.0/10 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).
- • Your main use case is matter.
Pros & Cons
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
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
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FAQs
Is the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or Eve Energy (Matter, US) 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 Value, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Value (9.5/10 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 Size & Fit, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Size & Fit (9.5/10 vs 6.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts.
Which is better for Ecosystem Support, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores higher on Ecosystem Support (8.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage.
Which is better for Local Control, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores higher on Local Control (9.5/10 vs 8.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud.
Is the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) worth the price difference over the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) is the cheaper option at $32.99 versus $39.95. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Value.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) is the better fit if you mainly care about indoor-mini or energy-monitoring. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) is the better fit for matter.
What's the warranty on the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) vs the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) ships with a 24-month warranty; the Eve Energy (Matter, US) 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.
Cheaper Option
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Premium Option
Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) — $37.93
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.