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 costs $4 less ($115.99 vs $119.99).
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Shelly Pro EM 50A
#10 in Whole-homeFull review
Good for monitoring and switching a pair of big loads such as an EV charger and a water heater.
Amazon $119.99$119.99
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 | Shelly Pro EM 50A |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 63 $115.99 | 61 $119.99 |
| Circuits 20% | 0 mains only | 6 0 branch circuits included, up to 2 |
| Local control 20% | 100 local API, MQTT or hub, Home Assistant, works without the cloud | 50 local control not published (neutral score used) |
| Accuracy 15% | 100 claimed within ±1% | 50 accuracy not claimed (neutral score used) |
| 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 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Aeotec Home Energy Meter Gen5 | Shelly Pro EM 50A | |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Branch circuits included | None in box | None in box (up to 2) |
| Most circuits supported | - | 2 |
| Mains CT rating | 200 A | 50 A |
| Branch CT rating | - | 50 A |
| Electrical systems | Split-phase | - |
| Solar / net metering | - | Yes |
| Claimed accuracy | ±1% | - |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Z-Wave Plus | Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth |
| Local API / MQTT / hub | Yes | - |
| Home Assistant | Yes | - |
| Needs maker cloud | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |