Smart Plugs / SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) vs Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)
SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
$29.99
VSMeross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)
$52.99
SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) vs Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)
Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)
Matter plus real metering in a four-pack — at a price the Kasa undercuts badly.
Wins overall by 0.8 points
Quick Verdict
The Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) takes this by a clear 0.8 points. Matter plus real metering in a four-pack — at a price the Kasa undercuts badly. 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 Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is $23 cheaper than the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) ($29.99 vs $52.99). On Ecosystem Support, the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) leads (8.5 vs 5.5/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. On Local Control, the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) leads (7.5 vs 5.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. On Value, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads (9.0 vs 6.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. Overall, the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) scores 7.4/10 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) | Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $52.99 |
| Release Year | 2022 | 2023 |
| Max Load | 15A resistive / 1,875W at 100-125V | 15A / 1,800W at 120V |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by SwitchBot | Not published by Meross |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — consumption tracking with CSV export in the SwitchBot app | Yes, measured — real-time watts plus history, in the Meross app |
| Radio & Protocol | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth LE. No Matter and no HomeKit on this SKU | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz); Meross states an IPv6-capable network is required |
| Hub Required | No for the SwitchBot app. HomeKit needs the separate 'HomeKit Enabled' Plug Mini; Matter needs a SwitchBot Hub Mini (Matter) | Yes for Matter — Meross's own store page states 'A Matter-Compatible hub is required' |
| Works Without Internet | Partial — Bluetooth control works in range without internet; remote control and voice go through SwitchBot's cloud | Matter on/off is local after commissioning; Meross app features run through Meross's cloud |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 4 | 4 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 7.5✓ | 13.25 |
| Dimensions | 70 x 39 x 59 mm (2.8 x 1.6 x 2.4 in), 70 g each | 2.7 x 1.5 x 1.5 in excluding pins |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Borderline — at 2.4 in tall it is noticeably chunkier than a Kasa or Tapo mini | No — independently confirmed to leave the neighbouring outlet clear |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only, 5°F to 104°F | Indoor only |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) and Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) are level here, at 5.0/10 each. 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 not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Energy Monitoring
The Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (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 Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 5.5 — a 3.0-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 Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.0 — a 2.5-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 Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 6.5 — a 2.0-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 Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) and Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) are level here, at 7.5/10 each. scheduling, away modes, sunrise/sunset triggers and how good the controlling app is is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Value
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 6.5 — a 2.5-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 Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) if…
- • Value matters most to you — the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores 9.0/10 here (what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted).
- • You want to spend less — it's $23 cheaper.
Choose the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) if…
- • Ecosystem Support matters most to you — the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) scores 8.5/10 here (matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage).
- • Local Control matters most to you — the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) scores 7.5/10 here (whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud).
- • Size & Fit matters most to you — the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) scores 8.5/10 here (whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts).
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) scores 8.0/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
- • Your main use case is 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
Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)
Pros
- +One of the few Matter plugs that meters power and is sold in a four-pack
- +Physically the least intrusive of the metered Matter plugs — it genuinely does not block the second socket
- +Matter multi-admin, so it can sit in Apple Home and Alexa at the same time
- +Popular with Home Assistant users thanks to an active community integration
Cons
- −$13.25 a plug at Meross's own store price — 60% more than a Kasa EP25 for the same job plus Matter
- −Meross explicitly requires a Matter-compatible hub and an IPv6-capable network; a bare phone will not do
- −No published motor or HP rating, so inductive loads are unspecified
- −1-year warranty against TP-Link's two
- −Amazon four-pack pricing moves independently of the Meross store price, so per-unit maths depends on where you buy
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)?+
The Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) scores higher on Ecosystem Support (8.5/10 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 Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)?+
The Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) scores higher on Local Control (7.5/10 vs 5.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud.
Which is better for Value, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) scores higher on Value (9.0/10 vs 6.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted.
Which is better for Size & Fit, the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) or the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)?+
The Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) scores higher on Size & Fit (8.5/10 vs 6.5/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts.
Is the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) worth the price difference over the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is the cheaper option at $29.99 versus $52.99. 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is the better fit if you mainly care about indoor-mini or energy-monitoring. The Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack) is the better fit for matter.
What's the warranty on the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) vs the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (4-Pack)?+
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Meross Matter Smart Plug with Energy Monitor MSS315 (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
Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.