The pick for Home Assistant users who want circuit data without a cloud account.
Amazon $199.99The Refoss EM16P is the better home energy monitor overall, rated 4.1 to 4.1. The Refoss EM16P leads on warranty. The Fusion Energy SEM-Meter (16 sensors) wins on value. The Fusion Energy SEM-Meter (16 sensors) costs $60 less ($139.99 vs $199.99).
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The lowest price for 16 circuits and local MQTT, if you accept a lesser-known maker.
Amazon $139.99Which should you buy?
- Choose the Refoss EM16P for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Fusion Energy SEM-Meter (16 sensors) for value ($139.99 vs $199.99).
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 | Refoss EM16P | Fusion Energy SEM-Meter (16 sensors) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 32 $199.99 | 52 $139.99 |
| Circuits 20% | 100 16 branch circuits | 100 16 branch circuits |
| Local control 20% | 100 local API, MQTT or hub, Home Assistant, works without the cloud | 100 local API, MQTT or hub, Home Assistant, works without the cloud |
| Accuracy 15% | 100 claimed within ±1% | 100 claimed within ±1% |
| Subscription 10% | 100 no subscription | 50 subscription terms not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Refoss EM16P | Fusion Energy SEM-Meter (16 sensors) | |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring | ||
| Branch circuits included | 16 | 16 |
| Most circuits supported | 16 | 16 |
| Mains CT rating | 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% | ±1% |
| Connectivity | ||
| Connection | Wi-Fi | 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi |
| Local API / MQTT / hub | Yes | Yes |
| Home Assistant | Yes | Yes |
| Needs maker cloud | No | No |
| Free of subscription | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |
