Kasa Smart WiFi Plug HS100
Score: 80/100
Linkind Matter Smart Plug
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Tapo P105 is an ultra-compact indoor smart plug that handles up to 1800 W and integrates with Alexa, Google Assistant and the Kasa app. It lacks energy monitoring and is limited to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, with no outdoor rating. Ideal for users needing a tiny high-power plug for indoor use.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | |
15 Abest | 15 Abest | |
2 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 181 g | 91 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Features(1) | ||
External Hub Required | false | true |
General(1) | ||
Certifications | FCC, RoHS, UL | FCC, fire-resistant materials |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Device Weight (g) | 181 g | 91 g |
Device Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 99x66x63.5 mm mm | 82 mm (L) mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
The Tapo P105 is a ultra-compact mini smart Wi-Fi plug from TP-Link's Tapo line, supporting up to 15 A/1800 W loads and controllable via the Tapo app, voice assistants and Bluetooth-only setup.
Customers generally express satisfaction with the plug's reliability, straightforward setup, and compactness, but many wish it included energy monitoring and broader Wi-Fi compatibility.
“"standard Matter-enabled smart plug" - 9to5Mac”
“"Incredible value" - 9to5Mac”
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.
