Smart Plugs / Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) vs SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) vs SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)
Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)
The one to buy for a sump pump or dehumidifier — and it needs a Z-Wave hub.
Wins overall by 1.5 points
Quick Verdict
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) takes this by a clear 1.5 points. The one to buy for a sump pump or dehumidifier — and it needs a Z-Wave hub. The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) and SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is $8 cheaper than the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) ($29.99 vs $37.95). On Load Headroom, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads (9.5 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 Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads (9.5 vs 5.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud. On Energy Monitoring, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads (9.5 vs 7.5/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them. Overall, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 8.1/10 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 | Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) | SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37.95 | $29.99 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2022 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,800W at 120V, single device only — the manual forbids plugging a power strip into it | 15A resistive / 1,875W at 100-125V |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | 1 HP — six times the Kasa EP25's 1/6 HP and the highest here | Not published by SwitchBot |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — W, A, V and kWh with per-parameter reporting intervals (defaults 30s power, 300s energy/voltage/current) | Yes, measured — consumption tracking with CSV export in the SwitchBot app |
| Radio & Protocol | Z-Wave 800 series with Z-Wave Long Range, S2 security and SmartStart | Wi-Fi 2.4GHz plus Bluetooth LE. No Matter and no HomeKit on this SKU |
| Hub Required | Yes — a Z-Wave gateway (Hubitat, Home Assistant with a Z-Wave stick, SmartThings, Ring) is required and is not included | No for the SwitchBot app. HomeKit needs the separate 'HomeKit Enabled' Plug Mini; Matter needs a SwitchBot Hub Mini (Matter) |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — Z-Wave is local by design; behaviour depends on your hub, not a vendor cloud | Partial — Bluetooth control works in range without internet; remote control and voice go through SwitchBot's cloud |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 1 |
| Pack Size | 1 | 4 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 37.95 | 7.5✓ |
| Dimensions | 20 in including the cord x 2.6 x 1.1 in, 10 oz | 70 x 39 x 59 mm (2.8 x 1.6 x 2.4 in), 70 g each |
| Blocks Second Outlet | No — it hangs off a cord rather than sitting in the receptacle | Borderline — at 2.4 in tall it is noticeably chunkier than a Kasa or Tapo mini |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only, 32-104°F | Indoor only, 5°F to 104°F |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 5.0 — a 4.5-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 Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 7.5 — a 2.0-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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) leads clearly here, 5.5 against 5.0 — a 0.5-point margin on matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. If that is what you are buying for, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Local Control
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 5.0 — a 4.5-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 Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 6.5 — 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 SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.0 — a 2.0-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 Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-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 7.0 — a 2.0-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 Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) if…
- • Load Headroom matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 9.5/10 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).
- • Local Control matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 9.5/10 here (whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud).
- • Energy Monitoring matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 9.5/10 here (whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them).
- • Build & Safety matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 9.0/10 here (certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty).
- • Your main use case is heavy-appliance.
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 $8 cheaper.
- • Your main use case is indoor-mini.
Pros & Cons
Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision)
Pros
- +The only plug here designed for inductive loads — 1 HP against 1/6 HP on a Kasa mini
- +Hardware overload protection cuts the relay at 16.5A sustained, independent of any hub
- +Four measured quantities (W, A, V, kWh) with tunable reporting thresholds — the richest metering in this table
- +Fully local Z-Wave with S2 security; no vendor cloud is in the path at all
- +Cord-mounted design frees both receptacles
Cons
- −Sources conflict on what it is for: retailers market it for 110V AC units and sump pumps, while the 800LR manual's safety list prohibits electric heaters, 220V boilers, 220V pumps/compressors and electrical dryers
- −Needs a Z-Wave hub — the most expensive prerequisite in this comparison
- −Amazon's single long-running ZEN15 listing has carried both the 500-series and the 800LR revision; buy from a Zooz dealer if you specifically need Long Range
- −One device only — the manual explicitly forbids connecting a power strip
- −$37.95 for a single outlet, with a 1-year warranty
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 Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) 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 Load Headroom, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Load Headroom (9.5/10 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.
Which is better for Local Control, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Local Control (9.5/10 vs 5.0/10) — whether switching and schedules survive an internet outage, or depend on a vendor cloud.
Which is better for Energy Monitoring, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Energy Monitoring (9.5/10 vs 7.5/10) — whether power is genuinely measured, what quantities are reported, and where you can see them.
Which is better for Build & Safety, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Build & Safety (9.0/10 vs 7.0/10) — certification, flame-retardant housing, overload protection, recall history and warranty.
Is the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) 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 $37.95. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Load Headroom.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) is the better fit if you mainly care about heavy-appliance. The SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack) is the better fit for indoor-mini.
What's the warranty on the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) vs the SwitchBot Plug Mini W1901400 (4-Pack)?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) ships with a 12-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.
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Premium Option
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