Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Kasa Matter Smart Plug EP25 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.8 vs 4.5). The gap is mostly about users building Matter-compatible smart home ecosystems — read the strengths below before deciding.
The EP25 is the best-overall pick — Kasa's Matter-enabled flagship with energy monitoring at $25.
The Tapo P125M is the budget Matter pick — Matter-enabled smart plug at $15. Cheapest Matter option.
Best overall. Matter support. Energy monitoring.
Cheapest Matter pick. No energy monitor. Compact.
| Spec | Kasa Matter Smart Plug EP25 | TP-Link Tapo P125M Matter |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | Matter + Wi-Fi | Matter + Wi-Fi |
| Energy Monitor | Yes | No |
| Ecosystems | Alexa, Google, HomeKit | — |
| Size | Slim | 1.5" |
| Schedules | — | Yes |