Smart Plugs / SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) vs Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M
SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) vs Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M
Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M
The best-built outdoor Matter plug, and the one TP-Link refuses to give energy monitoring.
Wins overall by 0.4 points
Quick Verdict
The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M takes this by a clear 0.4 points. The best-built outdoor Matter plug, and the one TP-Link refuses to give energy monitoring. The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) and Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M are both closely matched smart Plug models, and they're priced almost identically ($29.99 vs $25.99). 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 Ecosystem Support, the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M leads (9.0 vs 5.5/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. On Local Control, the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M leads (8.5 vs 5.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. Overall, the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M scores 7.0/10 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 | SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) | Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $25.99 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Max Load | 15A resistive / 1,875W at 100-125V | 15A / 1,875W total, shared across both outlets |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by SwitchBot | 1/2 HP |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — consumption tracking with CSV export in the SwitchBot app | No — TP-Link staff confirmed on its own forum that it cannot be added by firmware and closed the request as Declined |
| Radio & Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth LE. No Matter and no HomeKit on this SKU | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth for commissioning |
| Hub Required | No for the SwitchBot app. HomeKit needs the separate 'HomeKit Enabled' Plug Mini; Matter needs a SwitchBot Hub Mini (Matter) | No for the Kasa app; a Matter controller is required for Apple/Google/SmartThings |
| Works Without Internet | Partial — Bluetooth control works in range without internet; remote control and voice go through SwitchBot's cloud | Yes — Matter control is local and Kasa keeps LAN control |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 2✓ |
| Pack Size | 4 | 1 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 7.5✓ | 13 |
| Dimensions | 70 x 39 x 59 mm (2.8 x 1.6 x 2.4 in), 70 g each | 110 x 39 x 81 mm (4.33 x 1.54 x 3.19 in) |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Borderline — at 2.4 in tall it is noticeably chunkier than a Kasa or Tapo mini | Not applicable — mounts on its own clamp rather than sitting on a duplex receptacle |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only, 5°F to 104°F | IP64, ETL certified, -4°F to 122°F. The IP64 figure covers the sealed body; TP-Link publishes no rating for a socket with a cord inserted and the sockets are meant to face down |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 months |
| Colors | White | Black |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.0 — a 2.5-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) 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 Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M 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 Outdoor Plug EP40M 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 6.5 against 6.0 — a 0.5-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 Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M 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 Outdoor Plug EP40M 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 Outdoor Plug EP40M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
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).
- • Your main use case is indoor-mini or energy-monitoring.
Choose the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M if…
- • Ecosystem Support matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M scores 9.0/10 here (matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage).
- • Local Control matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M scores 8.5/10 here (whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud).
- • Load Headroom matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M scores 7.5/10 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).
- • Build & Safety matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M scores 8.5/10 here (certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty).
- • Your main use case is outdoor or matter.
Pros & Cons
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
Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M
Pros
- +1/2 HP motor rating — three times the EP25's, which matters for pond pumps and inflatables
- +Two outlets you can schedule separately, so lights and a pump are not tied together
- +Matter multi-admin plus a wide -4°F to 122°F operating range for real winter use
- +2-year warranty, unusual for outdoor gear at this price
Cons
- −No energy monitoring at all, and TP-Link has publicly refused to add it — the cheaper indoor Kasa plugs meter, this does not
- −IP64 is splash resistance, not immersion; a plug sitting in standing water or snowdrift is outside the rating
- −15A is the total for the pair, not per outlet — two 1,000W devices will trip it
- −Needs a Matter controller for Apple, Google or SmartThings; only the Kasa app works standalone
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FAQs
Is the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M?+
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 Ecosystem Support, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M 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 Load Headroom, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M scores higher on Load Headroom (7.5/10 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.
Is the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) worth the price difference over the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M is the cheaper option at $25.99 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is the better fit if you mainly care about indoor-mini or energy-monitoring. The Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M is the better fit for outdoor or matter.
What's the warranty on the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) vs the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug EP40M ships with a 24-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
Wyze Plug Outdoor (WLPPO1-1) — $29.98
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.