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Amazon Smart Plug (Black) — 2018
Amazon

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

2018

78
/ 100
From $25
VS
Samsung SmartThings Station wins by 4
Samsung SmartThings Station — Hub
Samsung

Samsung SmartThings Station

Hub

82
/ 100
From $79
Specdex verdict

Samsung SmartThings Station takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) lands at 78 and Samsung SmartThings Station at 82. That puts Samsung SmartThings Station ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Amazon Smart Plug (Black) if…

  • ✓Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • ✓App-based setup
  • ✓Works with major voice assistants

Pick Samsung SmartThings Station if…

  • ✓Matter support (modern)
  • ✓Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • ✓Automations
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Ease of use

Tie

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ecosystem

Samsung SmartThings Station

Compared on the ecosystem sub-score

Samsung SmartThings Station leads on ecosystem (82 vs 78).

Features

Samsung SmartThings Station

Compared on the features sub-score

Samsung SmartThings Station leads on features (80 vs 76).

Value for money

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Amazon Smart Plug (Black) more score per dollar ($25 vs $79).

Amazon Smart Plug (Black) 78
vs
82 Samsung SmartThings Station

Score breakdown

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)
78
ecosystem 78
local 70
ease 84
features 76
Samsung SmartThings Station
82
ecosystem 82
local 70
ease 84
features 80

Specs side-by-side

Amazon Smart Plug (Black) versus Samsung SmartThings Station — full spec comparison
Spec Amazon Smart Plug (Black) Samsung SmartThings Station
Release year
2018
—
Color
Black
—

Amazon Smart Plug (Black)

Pros
  • +Matter/Thread support (modern SKUs)
  • +App-based setup
  • +Works with major voice assistants
Cons
  • −Subscription sometimes required
  • −Cloud dependency on many
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

Samsung SmartThings Station

Pros
  • +Matter support (modern)
  • +Zigbee/Thread radios (most)
  • +Automations
Cons
  • −App quality varies
  • −Cloud dependency on some
  • −Ecosystem lock-in

FAQ: Amazon Smart Plug (Black) vs Samsung SmartThings Station

Which is better, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Samsung SmartThings Station scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Amazon Smart Plug (Black) worth the price? +

At $25, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in ease.

Is Samsung SmartThings Station worth the price? +

At $79, Samsung SmartThings Station delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in ease.

Does Amazon Smart Plug (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for ecosystem, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Samsung SmartThings Station — leads on ecosystem (82 vs 78). Compared on the ecosystem sub-score.

Which is better for features, Amazon Smart Plug (Black) or Samsung SmartThings Station? +

Samsung SmartThings Station — leads on features (80 vs 76). Compared on the features sub-score.