(checked 2026-10-10)The listing (40,743 ratings) pools 1-, 2- and 4-packs and an 'Energy Monitoring' style option (a different model), so not every rating is for the EP10.
Wirecutter's runner-up and a huge Amazon seller (about 40,700 ratings): tiny enough for tight spots, with schedules, sunrise/sunset triggers and Away Mode. It doesn't work with Apple Home, though, and it tracks only run time, not kWh. Some owners say it drops off Wi-Fi or Alexa.
Top complaints
- No Apple Home support
Wirecutter says it isn't compatible with Apple Home.
Source: Wirecutter - Drops off Wi-Fi or Alexa for some owners
Amazon's review summary says connectivity and Alexa compatibility are mixed: some owners report it stops connecting to Wi-Fi or won't work with Alexa, and some say it quits working. Wirecutter needed some troubleshooting in an area with spotty Wi-Fi.
- Tracks run time, not energy
Wirecutter says it records hours and minutes of use but can't show power consumption in kWh.
Source: Wirecutter
What owners love
- Truly mini
At 2.36 by 1.5 by 1.21 inches it fits easily behind furniture, and it is the smallest of Wirecutter's picks.
Source: Wirecutter - Feature-packed for the price
Wirecutter says it has nearly all the EP25's features, including sunrise/sunset scheduling, a timer and Away Mode. Amazon owners praise the value and easy setup.
- Reconnected easily after a move
Wirecutter says it was the first plug in its long-term roster to reconnect to a new Wi-Fi network and smart-home systems without trouble.
Source: Wirecutter
- You use Apple Home
- You want to measure energy use in kWh
- Your Wi-Fi is weak where the plug will go
- Tight spaces and behind furniture
- Alexa and Google Home users
- Lamps and holiday lights on schedules
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Runner-up, best for tight spaces. It would dethrone the EP25 if it had kWh energy monitoring and Apple Home support.