Smart Plugs / Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) vs SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) vs SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)
Matter done properly — except the energy monitoring never leaves the Kasa app.
Wins overall by 1.4 points
Quick Verdict
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) takes this by a clear 1.4 points. Matter done properly — except the energy monitoring never leaves the Kasa app. The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) and SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is $7.90 cheaper than the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) ($29.99 vs $37.93). On Ecosystem Support, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads (9.0 vs 5.5/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. On Local Control, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads (8.5 vs 5.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. On Size & Fit, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads (9.0 vs 6.5/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. Overall, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 8.0/10 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 Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) | SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37.93 | $29.99 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,800W at 120V | 15A resistive / 1,875W at 100-125V |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by TP-Link for the KP125M | Not published by SwitchBot |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — but only visible in the Kasa app; the Matter integration does not expose it | Yes, measured — consumption tracking with CSV export in the SwitchBot app |
| Radio & Protocol | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth for commissioning | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth LE. No Matter and no HomeKit on this SKU |
| Hub Required | No for the Kasa app; a Matter controller (HomePod, Apple TV, Echo, Nest Hub, SmartThings) is required to use it in Apple/Google/SmartThings | No for the SwitchBot app. HomeKit needs the separate 'HomeKit Enabled' Plug Mini; Matter needs a SwitchBot Hub Mini (Matter) |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — Matter commands are local, and Kasa keeps LAN control | Partial — Bluetooth control works in range without internet; remote control and voice go through SwitchBot's cloud |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 4 | 4 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 9.48 | 7.5✓ |
| Dimensions | Not published by TP-Link on the US KP125M product page | 70 x 39 x 59 mm (2.8 x 1.6 x 2.4 in), 70 g each |
| Blocks Second Outlet | No — TP-Link markets it as mini-sized specifically to avoid blocking the adjacent socket | 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 | 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 Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 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 Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 5.5 — a 3.5-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 Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 5.0 — a 3.5-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Size & Fit
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 6.5 — a 2.5-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 Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 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 Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.0 against 7.5 — 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — 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 Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) if…
- • Ecosystem Support matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 9.0/10 here (matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage).
- • Local Control matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 8.5/10 here (whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud).
- • Size & Fit matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 9.0/10 here (whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts).
- • Build & Safety matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 8.5/10 here (certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty).
- • Your main use case is matter.
Choose the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) if…
- • Load Headroom matters most to you — the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) 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).
- • You want to spend less — it's $7.90 cheaper.
Pros & Cons
Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)
Pros
- +Matter multi-admin means the same plug can live in Apple Home and Alexa simultaneously — the Kasa EP25 cannot
- +Matter on/off is handled locally, so it survives an internet outage
- +Street price has fallen to roughly half the $69.99 launch MSRP for the 4-pack
- +2-year warranty and UL certification
Cons
- −The headline energy monitoring is invisible over Matter — you must install the Kasa app alongside your chosen platform to see a single watt
- −TP-Link does not publish a motor/HP rating for this model, so inductive loads are a guess
- −Needs a Matter controller you may not own; the plug alone does nothing in Apple Home without a HomePod or Apple TV
- −Amazon 4-pack pricing swings between roughly $37 and $43, so per-unit comparisons against 2-packs are unstable
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 Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) or SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 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 Ecosystem Support, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores higher on Ecosystem Support (9.0/10 vs 5.5/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage.
Which is better for Local Control, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores higher on Local Control (8.5/10 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 Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores higher on Size & Fit (9.0/10 vs 6.5/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts.
Which is better for Build & Safety, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 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 Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 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 $37.93. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Ecosystem Support.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) is the better fit if you mainly care about matter. The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is the better fit for indoor-mini or energy-monitoring.
What's the warranty on the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) vs the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 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
Eve Energy (Matter, US) — $39.95
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.