TRÅDFRI vs SONOFF smart plugs
Ever wondered whether you should purchase an Ikea TRÅDFRI or a plain old Sonoff? They both have their advantages and disadvantages. For example; Sonoff devices always had the name to be cheap, but how cheap are they really? The cables and plugs do really add up!
| Topic | SONOFF | TRÅDFRI | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €5 Base price. Wires & plugs cost additional. | €10 base price. Hub (€40) & remote (€5) cost extra. | Depending on amount of appliances. Make the calculation yourself. |
| Connectivity | WiFi (1 IP per device) | HUB (potential repeaters). 1 IP per ~100 devices | High amount of Sonoff devices will eat up IPs. |
| Automation Possibilities | Requirement for flashing them (FTDI adpater, firmware possibilities, ...) | Easy to connect to the gateway with different tools. Also possible to connect the bulbs to other gateways | TRÅDFRI is easier to integrate |
| Maintenance | Need to maintain custom firmware, but not dependant on services | Automatic maintenance, but depending on Ikea support | TRÅDFRI (for now) |
| Modularity | Multiple modesl (4CH, Dual, ...) + adding sensors to GPIO + TH10 has sensors built in | N/A | SONOFF |
| Longevity | OpenSource Firmware | Relying on HUB | SONOFF |
| Safety | Wrong/badconnections can make it unsafe | No DIY/assembly required | TRÅDFRI |
| Blending Factor | if not built-in quite messy. Making it more clean-looking increases price. | Pretty hidden, but visible | TRÅDFRI? |
