Smart Plugs / Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M vs Eve Energy (Matter, US)
Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M vs Eve Energy (Matter, US)
Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M
Six metered, individually switched outlets — and one shared 1,875W budget.
Wins overall by 0.5 points
Quick Verdict
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M takes this by a clear 0.5 points. Six metered, individually switched outlets — and one shared 1,875W budget. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M and Eve Energy (Matter, US) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the Eve Energy (Matter, US) is $10 cheaper than the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M ($39.95 vs $49.99). On Value, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads (7.5 vs 5.0/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted. On Load Headroom, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads (6.0 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. On Local Control, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads (9.5 vs 8.5/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. Overall, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores 7.8/10 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 | Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M | Eve Energy (Matter, US) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $39.95 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,875W total at 125V, shared across all six outlets | 15A / 1,800W at 120V, 60Hz (NEMA 5-15) |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by TP-Link | Not published by Eve |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured per outlet — watts, kWh and estimated cost in the Tapo app | Yes, measured and processed locally — no Eve account, no Eve cloud, no registration |
| Radio & Protocol | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) | Matter over Thread. There is no Wi-Fi radio in this device |
| Hub Required | No for the Tapo app; a Matter controller is required for Apple/Google/SmartThings | Yes — a controller that is both a Matter controller and a Thread border router (HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, Echo 4th gen, Nest Hub 2nd gen, SmartThings hub). None is included |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — Matter control is local once commissioned | Yes — the most local device here; nothing leaves the house |
| Switched Outlets | 6✓ | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 1 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 8.33✓ | 39.95 |
| Dimensions | 360 x 63.3 x 37.5 mm (14.17 x 2.49 x 1.48 in), 1.55 lb | 70 x 39 x 60 mm (2.8 x 1.5 x 2.4 in) |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Not applicable — 37-inch cord, occupies one wall socket | 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 | Indoor only |
| Warranty | 24 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.0 — a 1.0-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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — 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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — a 0.5-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.5 — a 1.0-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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Size & Fit
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) leads clearly here, 6.0 against 5.0 — a 1.0-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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M 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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M 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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads clearly here, 7.5 against 5.0 — 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 Eve Energy (Matter, US) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M if…
- • Value matters most to you — the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores 7.5/10 here (what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted).
- • Load Headroom matters most to you — the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores 6.0/10 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).
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores 9.0/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
- • Your main use case is power-strip.
Choose the Eve Energy (Matter, US) if…
- • 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).
- • Size & Fit matters most to you — the Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores 6.0/10 here (whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts).
- • You want to spend less — it's $10 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is indoor-mini.
Pros & Cons
Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M
Pros
- +Per-outlet metering is the cheapest honest way to find out what each device on a desk actually draws
- +Six switched outlets at $8.33 each undercuts buying six individual metered plugs
- +Matter certified, so it can be shared across Apple, Google, Alexa and SmartThings — TP-Link's own HS300 cannot
- +Surge protection and overcurrent cut-off built in
Cons
- −1,875W is the budget for all six outlets combined, so one space heater consumes most of the strip
- −TP-Link publishes the Type 3 SPD voltage clamps but no joule rating, which is the number surge buyers actually compare
- −Retail pricing is inconsistent — $49.99 at B&H against $59.99 at Best Buy for the same SKU
- −14 inches long and 1.5 lb; it is a strip, not something to hide behind furniture
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
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or Eve Energy (Matter, US) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M 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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores higher on Value (7.5/10 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 Load Headroom, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores higher on Load Headroom (6.0/10 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.
Which is better for Local Control, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores higher on Local Control (9.5/10 vs 8.5/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud.
Which is better for Size & Fit, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) scores higher on Size & Fit (6.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts.
Is the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M worth the price difference over the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Eve Energy (Matter, US) is the cheaper option at $39.95 versus $49.99. 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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M is the better fit if you mainly care about power-strip. The Eve Energy (Matter, US) is the better fit for indoor-mini.
What's the warranty on the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M vs the Eve Energy (Matter, US)?+
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M 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
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.