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Wyze Plug vs Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wyze Plug is cheaper at $29.98. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Wyze Plug or Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Wyze Plug is the cheaper at $29.98.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Wyze Plug Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086
US price $29.98 $32.99
BrandWyzeGovee
Released2021
Protocol wifi wifi
Hub required No No
Energy monitoring No Yes
Max load amps 15 15
Works with Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT Alexa, Google Assistant, Govee Home app
Pack size 2 2
Outdoor rated No No
Release year 2021

Sources — Wyze Plug: wyze.com (verified 2026-06-19). Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086: us.govee.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Wyze Plug and Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Energy monitoring: Wyze Plug false vs Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086 true
  • Works with: Wyze Plug Alexa, Google Assistant, IFTTT vs Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086 Alexa, Google Assistant, Govee Home app

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Wyze Plug

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.

Govee Smart Plug Pro H5086

No sourced tester review yet.

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