Smart Plugs / Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M vs Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)
Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M vs Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 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 0.2 points
Quick Verdict
This is close. The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) edges ahead by 0.2 points, but that margin is inside the noise — the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M is a defensible pick on its own terms. Six metered, individually switched outlets — and one shared 1,875W budget.
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M and Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) is $12.10 cheaper than the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M ($37.93 vs $49.99). On Size & Fit, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads (9.0 vs 5.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. On Load Headroom, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads (6.0 vs 4.5/10) — 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 Energy Monitoring, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads (9.0 vs 8.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. Overall, the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 8.0/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 7.8/10 for the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M, though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. 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 | Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $49.99 | $37.93 |
| Release Year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,875W total at 125V, shared across all six outlets | 15A / 1,800W at 120V |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | Not published by TP-Link | Not published by TP-Link for the KP125M |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured per outlet — watts, kWh and estimated cost in the Tapo app | Yes, measured — but only visible in the Kasa app; the Matter integration does not expose it |
| Radio & Protocol | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz), Bluetooth for commissioning |
| Hub Required | No for the Tapo app; a Matter controller is required for Apple/Google/SmartThings | No for the Kasa app; a Matter controller (HomePod, Apple TV, Echo, Nest Hub, SmartThings) is required to use it in Apple/Google/SmartThings |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — Matter control is local once commissioned | Yes — Matter commands are local, and Kasa keeps LAN control |
| Switched Outlets | 6✓ | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 4 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 8.33✓ | 9.48 |
| Dimensions | 360 x 63.3 x 37.5 mm (14.17 x 2.49 x 1.48 in), 1.55 lb | Not published by TP-Link on the US KP125M product page |
| Blocks Second Outlet | Not applicable — 37-inch cord, occupies one wall socket | No — TP-Link markets it as mini-sized specifically to avoid blocking the adjacent socket |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only | Indoor only |
| Warranty | 24 months | 24 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads clearly here, 6.0 against 4.5 — a 1.5-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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.0 — a 1.0-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 Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M and Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) are level here, at 9.0/10 each. matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Local Control
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M and Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) are level here, at 8.5/10 each. whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
Size & Fit
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 5.0 — a 4.0-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 and Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) are level here, at 8.5/10 each. certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.
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 Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M if…
- • 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).
- • App & Automation matters most to you — the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores 8.5/10 here (scheduling, away modes, sunrise/sunset triggers and how good the controlling app is).
- • Your main use case is power-strip.
Choose the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) if…
- • 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).
- • Value matters most to you — the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores 8.5/10 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 $12.10 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
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
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 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 Size & Fit, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores higher on Size & Fit (9.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts.
Which is better for Load Headroom, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores higher on Load Headroom (6.0/10 vs 4.5/10) — 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 Energy Monitoring, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores higher on Energy Monitoring (9.0/10 vs 8.0/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them.
Which is better for Value, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M or the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) scores higher on Value (8.5/10 vs 7.5/10) — what a switched, metered outlet actually costs once the pack size and any required hub are counted.
Is the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M worth the price difference over the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) is the cheaper option at $37.93 versus $49.99. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Size & Fit.
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 Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) is the better fit for indoor-mini.
What's the warranty on the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M vs the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack)?+
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M ships with a 24-month warranty; the Kasa Matter Smart Plug KP125M (KP125MP4 4-Pack) 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
Eve Energy (Matter, US) — $39.95
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.