WeMo Mini Smart Plug
Score: 75/100
Amazon Smart Plug
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Belkin WeMo Mini is a hub-free Wi-Fi smart plug with a tiny stackable form factor and solid voice-assistant support. Its 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi and lack of energy monitoring limit advanced use cases. Best for beginners who need simple indoor control and appreciate a long warranty.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1,800 Wbest | 1,800 Wbest | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
15 Abest | 15 Abest | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 90.7 g | 86 gbest |
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Features(1) | ||
Energy Monitoring | false | true |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11n | 802.11b/g/n |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Device Weight (g) | 90.7 g | 86 g |
Device Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 1.4x2.4x3.8 in mm | 80x38x57 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the WeMo Mini for its ultra-compact, stackable design and robust multi-assistant support, noting its low standby power and three-year warranty as differentiators. However, they also caution that the device's 2.4 GHz-only Wi-Fi and lack of energy monitoring place it behind some competitors for power-savvy users.
Everyday users generally praise the plug's ease of setup, reliable voice control, and the convenience of Away Mode for security while away. Recurring complaints focus on Wi-Fi reliability issues on guest or enterprise networks, occasional app lag, and the plug's unsuitability for high-draw appliances.
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.
“peace of mind for vacations”
“low idle power (0.7-0.8W)”
