Kasa Smart Outdoor Smart Plug KP400
Score: 81/100
Linkind Matter Smart Plug
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Kasa KP400 is a dual-outlet outdoor smart plug with an IP64 rating, long Wi-Fi range and voice-assistant integration for up to 1875 W of power. It does not provide energy monitoring and is limited to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, requiring a GFCI-protected outlet for safe outdoor use. Ideal for homeowners who want reliable remote control of moderate-power outdoor devices such as lights or holiday decorations.
The Linkind Matter Smart Plug is a compact, high-power outlet with seamless Matter integration and voice control across major ecosystems. Its main trade-offs are the lack of 5 GHz Wi-Fi, the need for a Matter hub, and no energy-monitoring feature. Ideal for users building a Matter-based smart home who need a reliable, high-load plug for indoor use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,875 Wbest | 1,800 W | |
125 Vbest | — | |
15 Abest | 15 Abest | |
2 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 290 g | 91 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Power(1) | ||
Maximum Power Rating (W) | 1875 W | 1800 W |
Features(1) | ||
External Hub Required | false | true |
General(1) | ||
Indoor Use | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Device Weight (g) | 290 g | 91 g |
Device Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 58.2x60.5x124.6 mm mm | 82 mm (L) mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
9to5Mac calls the Linkind Matter Smart Plug a "standard Matter-enabled smart plug" that delivers exactly what users want: a low-cost two-pack with app-free QR-code setup in roughly three minutes, reliable hardware and broad ecosystem compatibility.
Everyday users consistently praise the plug's effortless cross-platform control, rapid QR-code setup into Apple Home, reliable voice and scheduling features, and its compact, safe design.
“"standard Matter-enabled smart plug" - 9to5Mac”
“"Incredible value" - 9to5Mac”
