Wyze
Wyze Plug
$29.98
Released 2021
Best Smart Plugs · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug is cheaper at $14.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Wyze
$29.98
Released 2021
GE Cync
$14.99Cheaper
Released 2023
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug is the cheaper at $14.99.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $29.98 | $14.99 |
| Brand | Wyze | GE Cync |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Protocol | wifi | matter_wifi |
| Hub required | No | No |
| Energy monitoring | No | No |
| Max load amps | 15 | 15 |
| Works with | Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT | Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit (Siri), Samsung SmartThings |
| Pack size | 2 | 1 |
| Outdoor rated | No | No |
| Release year | 2021 | 2023 |
Sources — Wyze Plug: wyze.com (verified 2026-06-19). GE Cync Indoor Smart Plug: gelighting.com (verified 2026-06-19).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted outlets (PCWorld, Tom's Guide) covered the indoor Wyze Plug; both call it a top budget pick at ~$15 for a two-pack (under $8 per plug) and praise the randomized vacation mode. Neither published lab measurements — no RTINGS-style bench data. PCWorld ran a hands-on check, called operation 'flawless' and the app 'decidedly simple,' and flags no energy monitoring (usage tracked by time only), on/off-only with no dimming, and 2.4GHz-only Wi-Fi. Tom's Guide's take is a best-smart-plugs roundup summary and its main gripe is no Apple HomeKit (Alexa/Google only). (2 sourced reviews.)
Praised: Excellent value — ~$15 for a two-pack, under $8 per plug; Randomized vacation mode to deter break-ins; Easy, simple setup and app.
Flagged: No Apple HomeKit (Alexa/Google Assistant only); No energy monitoring — usage tracked only by time; On/off only, no dimming.
No sourced tester review yet.