Smart Plugs / Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) vs Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M
Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) vs Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M
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 0.3 points
Quick Verdict
Too close to call on score alone: 0.3 points separate them. The one to buy for a sump pump or dehumidifier — and it needs a Z-Wave hub. The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M answers with a different set of strengths, so let the categories below decide it.
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) and Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M are both closely matched smart Plug models, and the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) is $12 cheaper than the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M ($37.95 vs $49.99). On Ecosystem Support, the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads (9.0 vs 5.0/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage. On Load Headroom, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads (9.5 vs 6.0/10) — 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 Size & Fit, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads (7.0 vs 5.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts. Overall, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 8.1/10 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 | Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) | Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $37.95 | $49.99 |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2025 |
| Max Load | 15A / 1,800W at 120V, single device only — the manual forbids plugging a power strip into it | 15A / 1,875W total at 125V, shared across all six outlets |
| Motor / Inductive Rating | 1 HP — six times the Kasa EP25's 1/6 HP and the highest here | Not published by TP-Link |
| Energy Monitoring | Yes, measured — W, A, V and kWh with per-parameter reporting intervals (defaults 30s power, 300s energy/voltage/current) | Yes, measured per outlet — watts, kWh and estimated cost in the Tapo app |
| Radio & Protocol | Z-Wave 800 series with Z-Wave Long Range, S2 security and SmartStart | Matter over Wi-Fi (2.4GHz) |
| Hub Required | Yes — a Z-Wave gateway (Hubitat, Home Assistant with a Z-Wave stick, SmartThings, Ring) is required and is not included | No for the Tapo app; a Matter controller is required for Apple/Google/SmartThings |
| Works Without Internet | Yes — Z-Wave is local by design; behaviour depends on your hub, not a vendor cloud | Yes — Matter control is local once commissioned |
| Switched Outlets | 1 | 6✓ |
| Pack Size | 1 | 1 |
| Price per Switched Outlet ($) | 37.95 | 8.33✓ |
| Dimensions | 20 in including the cord x 2.6 x 1.1 in, 10 oz | 360 x 63.3 x 37.5 mm (14.17 x 2.49 x 1.48 in), 1.55 lb |
| Blocks Second Outlet | No — it hangs off a cord rather than sitting in the receptacle | Not applicable — 37-inch cord, occupies one wall socket |
| Weather Rating | Indoor only, 32-104°F | Indoor only |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 months |
| Colors | White | White |
Category Scores
Load Headroom
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 6.0 — a 3.5-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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Energy Monitoring
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 9.0 — 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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Ecosystem Support
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads clearly here, 9.0 against 5.0 — a 4.0-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 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 Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 7.0 against 5.0 — 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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M does not close the gap elsewhere.
Build & Safety
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — 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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M does not close the gap elsewhere.
App & Automation
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) and Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M are level here, at 8.5/10 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 Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — 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 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).
- • Size & Fit matters most to you — the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores 7.0/10 here (whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts).
- • 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).
- • You want to spend less — it's $12 cheaper.
Choose the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M if…
- • Ecosystem Support matters most to you — the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores 9.0/10 here (matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage).
- • Your main use case is power-strip or matter.
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
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
Shop by Need
FAQs
Is the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M 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 Ecosystem Support, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M?+
The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M scores higher on Ecosystem Support (9.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — matter, HomeKit, Alexa, Google, SmartThings and Home Assistant coverage.
Which is better for Load Headroom, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Load Headroom (9.5/10 vs 6.0/10) — 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 Size & Fit, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) scores higher on Size & Fit (7.0/10 vs 5.0/10) — whether it blocks the second outlet on a duplex receptacle, and how it mounts.
Which is better for Local Control, the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) or the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) 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.
Is the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) worth the price difference over the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) is the cheaper option at $37.95 versus $49.99. 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 Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) is the better fit if you mainly care about heavy-appliance. The Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M is the better fit for power-strip or matter.
What's the warranty on the Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) vs the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M?+
The Zooz ZEN15 Power Switch (800LR revision) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M 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
Tapo Smart Wi-Fi Power Strip P316M — $49.99
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