TP-Link Kasa Smart Power Strip vs GE 14284 Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Outdoor Switch

The TP-Link HS300 Kasa Smart Power Strip makes for an outstanding Plug-In Smart Outlet at its $50 price point. The GE 14284 Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Outdoor Switch, however, while a good product overall, doesn't really manage to stand out from its competition.

The TP-Link HS300 Kasa Smart Power Strip has done great in a couple of roundups conducted by highly trusted sources that perform objective in-depth testing, like Wirecutter (NYTimes), PCmag, Tom's Guide, and TechGearLab - it earned the "Also great" title from Wirecutter (NYTimes), "Good for Controlling Lots of Products" from PCmag, and "Best smart plug power strip" from Tom's Guide. Any product that's held in high regard by such reliable sources should be considered by anyone that's looking for a Plug-In Smart Outlet at this price point.

As for the GE 14284 Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Outdoor Switch - Reviewed, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its The Best Outdoor Smart Plugs of 2021 roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

Lastly, we tried to do a direct TP-Link HS300 Kasa Smart Power Strip vs. GE 14284 Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Outdoor Switch comparison of review ratings between these two products, but couldn't find any review scores for the GE 14284 Enbrighten Z-Wave Plus Smart Outdoor Switch.

Compared to all other Plug-In Smart Outlets on the market, however, the TP-Link HS300 Kasa Smart Power Strip performed great. When averaged out, it earned a rating of 8.6 out of 10, which is much better than the 6.8 review average of Plug-In Smart Outlets in general.