Aeotec Home Energy Meter Gen5
#2 in Whole-homeFull review
The older Aeotec Z-Wave mains meter, for hubs without Z-Wave Long Range; most buyers should take the cheaper Home Energy Meter 8.
Amazon $115.99$115.99
The Aeotec Home Energy Meter Gen5 is the better home energy monitor overall, rated 3.4 to 2.9. The Aeotec Home Energy Meter Gen5 leads on local control and accuracy. The Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) wins on circuits and value. The Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) costs $16 less ($99.99 vs $115.99).
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Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors)
#9 in Whole-homeFull review
The cheapest way into Emporia: whole-home numbers now, circuit sensors as you need them.
Amazon $99.99$99.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Aeotec Home Energy Meter Gen5 for local control (local API, MQTT or hub, Home Assistant, works without the cloud vs cloud app only) and accuracy (claimed within ±1% vs claimed within ±2%).
- Choose the Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) for circuits (0 branch circuits included, up to 16 vs mains only) and value ($99.99 vs $115.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every whole-home home energy monitor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Aeotec Home Energy Meter Gen5 | Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 63 $115.99 | 71 $99.99 |
| Circuits 20% | 0 mains only | 50 0 branch circuits included, up to 16 |
| Local control 20% | 100 local API, MQTT or hub, Home Assistant, works without the cloud | 0 cloud app only |
| Accuracy 15% | 100 claimed within ±1% | 50 claimed within ±2% |
| Subscription 10% | 50 subscription terms not published (neutral score used) | 50 subscription terms not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Aeotec Home Energy Meter Gen5 | Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Branch circuits included | None in box | None in box (up to 16) |
| Most circuits supported | - | 16 |
| Mains CT rating | 200 A | 200 A |
| Electrical systems | Split-phase | Split-phase, 3-phase |
| Solar / net metering | - | Yes |
| Claimed accuracy | ±1% | ±2% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Z-Wave Plus | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Local API / MQTT / hub | Yes | No |
| Home Assistant | Yes | - |
| Needs maker cloud | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |