Govee Smart Plug
Score: 71/100
Amazon Smart Plug
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Amazon Smart Plug is a Wi-Fi plug optimized for Alexa with built-in energy monitoring, offering easy setup and reliable control for small appliances. Its limitation lies in being Alexa-only and occasional Wi-Fi stability issues, making it less ideal for multi-platform homes. Best suited for Alexa-centric users seeking energy insights.
Govee's Smart Plug combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity with a space-saving circular design and basic scheduling features. It does not offer energy monitoring and is limited to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, which can affect reliability in larger homes. Suitable for budget-focused users wanting simple control and a compact form factor.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,200 W | 1,800 Wbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
10 A | 15 Abest | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 86 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(2) | ||
Maximum Power Rating (W) | 1200 W | 1800 W |
Maximum Current (A) | 10 A | 15 A |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 2.4 GHz | 802.11b/g/n |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Device Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 51x49x32 mm mm | 80x38x57 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers consider the Govee H5083 a solid entry-level smart plug, emphasizing its dual-connectivity stability, compact design, and straightforward setup, while noting its limited range and absence of power-usage monitoring as notable trade-offs.
Everyday users generally praise the plug's easy installation, space-saving shape, and dependable voice-control, but recurring themes include frustration with 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi, occasional disconnections, and the confusing LED status indicators.
Professional reviewers commend the Amazon Smart Plug for its effortless Alexa integration, straightforward no-hub Wi-Fi setup, and useful energy-monitoring features, while noting its limited ecosystem support and slightly bulky form factor as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the quick Alexa app setup, reliable on/off control, and value it adds to routine automation, but they frequently mention the plug's size and occasional Wi-Fi stability issues as pain points.
