Smart Plugs / Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) vs SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) vs SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (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 1.3 points
Quick Verdict
A 1.3-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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) and SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) are both current-generation smart Plug models, and they're priced almost identically ($32.99 vs $29.99). On Local Control, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads (8.0 vs 5.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. On Size & Fit, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads (9.5 vs 6.5/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. On Ecosystem Support, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads (7.0 vs 5.5/10) — 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 6.6/10 for the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack). 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) | SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $32.99 | $29.99 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,800W at 120V (resistive) | 15A resistive / 1,875W at 100-125V |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | 1/6 HP — the weakest motor rating in this table (TP-Link EP25P4 spec sheet) | Not published by SwitchBot |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — real-time W and historical kWh, Kasa app only | Yes, measured — consumption tracking with CSV export in the SwitchBot app |
| Radio & Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz with native HomeKit; no Matter, no Thread | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth LE. No Matter and no HomeKit on this SKU |
| Hub Required | No | No for the SwitchBot app. HomeKit needs the separate 'HomeKit Enabled' Plug Mini; Matter needs a SwitchBot Hub Mini (Matter) |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — Kasa keeps LAN control if the internet drops; HomeKit automations still need a home hub | Partial — Bluetooth control works in range without internet; remote control and voice go through SwitchBot's cloud |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 4 | 4 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 8.25 | 7.5✓ |
| Dimensions | 66.5 x 38 x 40 mm (2.62 x 1.50 x 1.57 in), plug pins excluded | 70 x 39 x 59 mm (2.8 x 1.6 x 2.4 in), 70 g each |
| Blocks Second Outlet | No — slim enough to stack two on one duplex outlet | Borderline — at 2.4 in tall it is noticeably chunkier than a Kasa or Tapo mini |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only, 32-104°F | Indoor only, 5°F to 104°F |
| Warranty | 24 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) 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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.5 — a 1.5-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 5.0 — 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (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 6.5 — a 3.0-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.0 — a 1.5-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 Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 9.0 — a 0.5-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) if…
- • 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).
- • 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).
- • 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).
- • Build & Safety matters most to you — the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores 8.5/10 here (certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty).
- • 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).
Choose the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) if…
- • You prefer the SwitchBot ecosystem, app, and design language.
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
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
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FAQs
Is the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (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 Local Control, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Local Control (8.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud.
Which is better for Size & Fit, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Size & Fit (9.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Ecosystem Support (7.0/10 vs 5.5/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage.
Which is better for Build & Safety, the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) scores higher on Build & Safety (8.5/10 vs 7.0/10) — certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty.
Is the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) worth the price difference over the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is the cheaper option at $29.99 versus $32.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Local Control.
What's the warranty on the Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) vs the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 (EP25P4 4-Pack) ships with a 24-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.
Cheaper Option
Emporia Energy Monitoring Smart Plug (1-Pack) — $11.99
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.