Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300
The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 stands out as a best-in-class multi-outlet solution because it provides six individually monitored outlets in a single, robust power strip—ideal for power-hungry home offices and entertainment systems. It holds an edge over single-outlet plugs by delivering per-outlet energy monitoring and advanced scheduling, making it worth the premium for users who need consolidated, granular consumption data rather than piecemeal monitoring. Widely available for purchase, it offers technical depth (per-outlet metering and surge protection) that justifies its higher price compared with compact, lower-cost smart plugs in this list.
6-outlet hub
Per-outlet stats
6-outlet hub
Per-outlet stats
Review Summary
"Users praise the HS300 for reliable per-outlet energy monitoring, solid build, and useful scheduling/automation; some find it bulky and note reliance on cloud features for advanced controls."
Surge bodyguard
Six individually metered outlets that provide per-device energy monitoring.
Surge bodyguard
Six individually metered outlets that provide per-device energy monitoring.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300 stands out as a best-in-class multi-outlet solution because it provides six individually monitored outlets in a single, robust power strip—ideal for power-hungry home offices and entertainment systems. It holds an edge over single-outlet plugs by delivering per-outlet energy monitoring and advanced scheduling, making it worth the premium for users who need consolidated, granular consumption data rather than piecemeal monitoring. Widely available for purchase, it offers technical depth (per-outlet metering and surge protection) that justifies its higher price compared with compact, lower-cost smart plugs in this list.
6-outlet hub
Per-outlet stats
Surge bodyguard
Six individually metered outlets that provide per-device energy monitoring.
Built-in surge protection and compact power-strip design ideal for AV setups.
6-outlet hub
Per-outlet stats
Surge bodyguard
Six individually metered outlets that provide per-device energy monitoring.
Built-in surge protection and compact power-strip design ideal for AV setups.
TP-Link Tapo P110
The TP-Link Tapo P110 is a budget-friendly single-outlet smart plug with energy monitoring that delivers reliable basic power consumption metrics and scheduling at a low price point. It compares favorably to pricier options by enabling inexpensive fleet deployments—buying several P110s is often cheaper than a single multi-outlet strip like the HS300—though it lacks advanced local processing and some premium integrations. Available now, it’s a solid value play for users who want simple meter readings and automation without paying for pro-grade features.
Compact saver
Usage meter
Compact saver
Usage meter
Review Summary
"Buyers appreciate the Tapo P110 for its low price, simple app and basic energy reporting; common complaints are occasional Wi‑Fi drops and limited third‑party/HomeKit support."
Budget wink
Affordable single-outlet plug offering real-time energy consumption tracking.
Budget wink
Affordable single-outlet plug offering real-time energy consumption tracking.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The TP-Link Tapo P110 is a budget-friendly single-outlet smart plug with energy monitoring that delivers reliable basic power consumption metrics and scheduling at a low price point. It compares favorably to pricier options by enabling inexpensive fleet deployments—buying several P110s is often cheaper than a single multi-outlet strip like the HS300—though it lacks advanced local processing and some premium integrations. Available now, it’s a solid value play for users who want simple meter readings and automation without paying for pro-grade features.
Compact saver
Usage meter
Budget wink
Affordable single-outlet plug offering real-time energy consumption tracking.
Wi‑Fi connection with the Tapo app for scheduling and usage reports.
Compact saver
Usage meter
Budget wink
Affordable single-outlet plug offering real-time energy consumption tracking.
Wi‑Fi connection with the Tapo app for scheduling and usage reports.
$20-35 CAD
Eve Energy Smart Plug
The Eve Energy Smart Plug is a premium, HomeKit-first device known for accurate local energy monitoring and privacy-focused operation, often favored by Apple users for seamless Home app and Thread-based integration. Compared with more generic Wi‑Fi plugs, Eve emphasizes on-device processing and higher measurement fidelity, making it the better choice when precise, low-latency energy data and privacy are priorities—albeit at a higher cost. It is released and sold broadly, appealing to buyers willing to pay more for Apple ecosystem compatibility and local control.
HomeKit native
Local metering
HomeKit native
Local metering
Review Summary
"HomeKit users consistently praise Eve Energy for local, privacy‑focused operation and accurate energy readings; it's viewed as more expensive and less useful outside the Apple ecosystem."
Privacy-first wink
Native HomeKit support with Thread for local, low-latency energy reporting.
Privacy-first wink
Native HomeKit support with Thread for local, low-latency energy reporting.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
The Eve Energy Smart Plug is a premium, HomeKit-first device known for accurate local energy monitoring and privacy-focused operation, often favored by Apple users for seamless Home app and Thread-based integration. Compared with more generic Wi‑Fi plugs, Eve emphasizes on-device processing and higher measurement fidelity, making it the better choice when precise, low-latency energy data and privacy are priorities—albeit at a higher cost. It is released and sold broadly, appealing to buyers willing to pay more for Apple ecosystem compatibility and local control.
HomeKit native
Local metering
Privacy-first wink
Native HomeKit support with Thread for local, low-latency energy reporting.
Accurate power metering and historical consumption charts in the Eve app.
HomeKit native
Local metering
Privacy-first wink
Native HomeKit support with Thread for local, low-latency energy reporting.
Accurate power metering and historical consumption charts in the Eve app.
Emporia Vue Smart Plug
The Emporia Vue Smart Plug is designed to integrate tightly with Emporia’s whole-home and circuit-level monitoring platform, giving users actionable context by correlating individual plug consumption with overall household energy patterns. This tight integration is a technical differentiator versus standalone smart plugs: when paired with an Emporia monitor you gain deeper, often cheaper-to-achieve insights into usage and bills than with isolated smart outlets. Readily available on the market, it represents strong financial value for energy-focused households that want system-level visibility without replacing their entire setup.
Real-time stats
Deep analytics
Real-time stats
Deep analytics
Review Summary
"Customers like Emporia smart plugs for affordable, detailed energy monitoring and a useful app/dashboard tied to the Emporia ecosystem, though some report connectivity hiccups and limited external integrations."
Savings whisperer
Designed to integrate with the Emporia Vue system to show per-plug and whole-home energy data.
Savings whisperer
Designed to integrate with the Emporia Vue system to show per-plug and whole-home energy data.
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Emporia Vue Smart Plug is designed to integrate tightly with Emporia’s whole-home and circuit-level monitoring platform, giving users actionable context by correlating individual plug consumption with overall household energy patterns. This tight integration is a technical differentiator versus standalone smart plugs: when paired with an Emporia monitor you gain deeper, often cheaper-to-achieve insights into usage and bills than with isolated smart outlets. Readily available on the market, it represents strong financial value for energy-focused households that want system-level visibility without replacing their entire setup.
Real-time stats
Deep analytics
Savings whisperer
Designed to integrate with the Emporia Vue system to show per-plug and whole-home energy data.
Compact and affordable smart plug with real-time monitoring and usage alerts.
Real-time stats
Deep analytics
Savings whisperer
Designed to integrate with the Emporia Vue system to show per-plug and whole-home energy data.
Compact and affordable smart plug with real-time monitoring and usage alerts.
Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini MSS310
The Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini MSS310 is a compact, low-cost smart plug with energy monitoring that offers broad platform compatibility and a good cost-per-plug ratio for large deployments. While it does not deliver the enterprise-grade metering of the HS300 or the HomeKit‑centric precision of Eve, Meross provides dependable basic consumption readings and easy setup at a lower price than most premium plugs. Available for purchase, it’s a practical budget option for users who need many monitored outlets without the extra features or expense of market-leading models.
Tiny profile
Power tracking
Tiny profile
Power tracking
Review Summary
"Meross MSS310 is seen as a budget‑friendly, HomeKit‑capable plug with good energy reporting for the price; a minority of users report occasional app/firmware reliability issues."
Budget charm
Mini form factor with on-device energy metering to fit tight spaces and power strips.
Budget charm
Mini form factor with on-device energy metering to fit tight spaces and power strips.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Meross Smart WiFi Plug Mini MSS310 is a compact, low-cost smart plug with energy monitoring that offers broad platform compatibility and a good cost-per-plug ratio for large deployments. While it does not deliver the enterprise-grade metering of the HS300 or the HomeKit‑centric precision of Eve, Meross provides dependable basic consumption readings and easy setup at a lower price than most premium plugs. Available for purchase, it’s a practical budget option for users who need many monitored outlets without the extra features or expense of market-leading models.
Tiny profile
Power tracking
Budget charm
Mini form factor with on-device energy metering to fit tight spaces and power strips.
Direct Wi‑Fi connection with no hub required and support for Alexa, Google and HomeKit in supported regions.
Tiny profile
Power tracking
Budget charm
Mini form factor with on-device energy metering to fit tight spaces and power strips.
Direct Wi‑Fi connection with no hub required and support for Alexa, Google and HomeKit in supported regions.