Shelly Pro 3EM 120A
#3 in Whole-homeFull review
The first-generation Pro 3EM with a longer warranty; buy the v2 if you want Matter.
Amazon $153.33$153.33
The Shelly Pro 3EM 120A is the better home energy monitor overall, rated 3.4 to 2.9. The Shelly Pro 3EM 120A leads on warranty and accuracy. The Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) wins on circuits and value. The Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) costs $53.34 less ($99.99 vs $153.33).
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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 Shelly Pro 3EM 120A for warranty (5-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) 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 0 branch circuits included, up to 3) and value ($99.99 vs $153.33).
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 | Shelly Pro 3EM 120A | Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 47 $153.33 | 71 $99.99 |
| Circuits 20% | 9 0 branch circuits included, up to 3 | 50 0 branch circuits included, up to 16 |
| Local control 20% | 50 local control not published (neutral score used) | 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% | 100 5-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Shelly Pro 3EM 120A | Emporia Vue 3 (no branch sensors) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Branch circuits included | None in box (up to 3) | None in box (up to 16) |
| Most circuits supported | 3 | 16 |
| Mains CT rating | 120 A | 200 A |
| Electrical systems | 3-phase | Split-phase, 3-phase |
| Solar / net metering | Yes | Yes |
| Claimed accuracy | ±1% | ±2% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Wi-Fi, LAN, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Local API / MQTT / hub | - | No |
| Needs maker cloud | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 1 year |