Leviton Decora Smart Plug-in Outlet
Score: 80/100
Kasa Smart Outdoor Smart Plug KP400
Score: 81/100Rankings
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 Leviton Decora Smart Plug-in (DZPA1-2BW) is a Z-Wave Plus plug-in offering high-capacity control up to 1800 W and built-in surge protection. Its main trade-off is the mandatory hub requirement and lack of dimming or outdoor rating. Best suited for homeowners with an existing Z-Wave hub who need reliable control of high-power indoor devices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,800 W | 1,875 Wbest | |
120 V | 125 Vbest | |
15 Abest | 15 Abest | |
5 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 290 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power(2) | ||
Input Voltage (V) | 120 V | 125 V |
Maximum Power Rating (W) | 1800 W | 1875 W |
Features(1) | ||
External Hub Required | true | false |
General(2) | ||
Indoor Use | true | false |
Warranty (years) (years) | 5 years | 2 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Device Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 50.8×76.2×55.9 mm mm | 58.2x60.5x124.6 mm mm |
Plug Type (Region) | NEMA 5-15R | US |
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Professional reviewers and product listings position the DZPA1-2BW as a robust, high-capacity Z-Wave plug-in ideal for users already invested in Z-Wave ecosystems. They commend its load versatility, fast Z-Wave Plus communication, and surge protection, while noting the necessity of a hub and the absence of dimming as trade-offs.
No direct user reviews were found in the sources; product pages describe typical applications such as lamps, fans, and holiday lights and note that the hub requirement may frustrate users without a Z-Wave hub.
