TP-Link HS103 & HS105 Kasa Smart Plug vs Merkury Innovations MI-WW105-199W Smart Plug (2018)

The TP-Link HS105 Kasa Smart Plug Mini is one of the very best products at its price point and should be considered by anyone willing to spend around $18 on a Plug-In Smart Outlet.

The Merkury Innovations MI-WW105-199W Smart Plug (2018), on the other hand, is mediocre at its $26 asking price and should be avoided by the majority of people. If you're interested in some alternatives at its price, we suggest looking at some better options in the $30 range.

The TP-Link HS105 Kasa Smart Plug Mini has impressed reviewers from two sources that are among the most highly trusted on the internet, namely Wirecutter (NYTimes) and CNET. It did great in their objective hands-on roundups - it earned the "Runner Up" and "Best smart plug" awards from Wirecutter (NYTimes) and CNET, respectively. That's high praise from such reputable sources.

As for the Merkury Innovations MI-WW105-199W Smart Plug (2018) - Wirecutter (NYTimes), a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its The Best Plug-In Smart Outlet roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

Lastly, we tried to do a direct TP-Link HS105 Kasa Smart Plug Mini vs. Merkury Innovations MI-WW105-199W Smart Plug (2018) comparison of review ratings between these two products, but couldn't find any review scores for the Merkury Innovations MI-WW105-199W Smart Plug (2018).

Compared to all other Plug-In Smart Outlets on the market, however, the TP-Link HS105 Kasa Smart Plug Mini performed great. When averaged out, it earned a rating of 7.2 out of 10, which is much better than the 6.8 review average of Plug-In Smart Outlets in general.