Meross EM16
#1 in Circuit-levelFull review
A Refoss-class local monitor under the Meross name, a little cheaper.
Amazon $189.99$189.99
The Meross EM16 is the better home energy monitor overall, rated 4.2 to 2.9. The Meross EM16 leads on local control, accuracy and circuits. The Emporia Vue 3 (8 sensors) wins on value. The Emporia Vue 3 (8 sensors) costs $40 less ($149.99 vs $189.99).
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Emporia Vue 3 (8 sensors)
#8 in Circuit-levelFull review
A cheaper start for the same Vue 3 brain, if you only care about the big appliances.
Amazon $149.99$149.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Meross EM16 for local control (local API, MQTT or hub, Home Assistant, works without the cloud vs cloud app only), accuracy (claimed within ±1% vs claimed within ±2%) and circuits (16 branch circuits vs 8 branch circuits included, up to 16).
- Choose the Emporia Vue 3 (8 sensors) for value ($149.99 vs $189.99).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every circuit-level home energy monitor; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Meross EM16 | Emporia Vue 3 (8 sensors) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 35 $189.99 | 48 $149.99 |
| Circuits 20% | 100 16 branch circuits | 75 8 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% | 100 no subscription | 50 subscription terms not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Meross EM16 | Emporia Vue 3 (8 sensors) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Branch circuits included | 16 | 8 (expands to 16) |
| Most circuits supported | 16 | 16 |
| Mains CT rating | 200 A | 200 A |
| Branch CT rating | 60 A | 50 A |
| Electrical systems | Split-phase, 3-phase | Split-phase, 3-phase |
| Solar / net metering | Yes | Yes |
| Claimed accuracy | ±1% | ±2% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Local API / MQTT / hub | Yes | No |
| Home Assistant | Yes | - |
| Needs maker cloud | No | Yes |
| Free of subscription | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |