Best Smart Sockets for Energy Management in 2025: Comparison & Payback

Smart socket comparison: Key features for scalable and efficient energy management

Smart sockets are an increasingly popular tool in the fight against energy waste — but not all are created equal.

For sustainability leads, energy managers and site managers looking to cut carbon and reduce energy consumption and costs, choosing the right socket can make a real difference.

In this guide, we compare some of the most widely available smart sockets on the market, highlighting key features, strengths, and limitations to help you make an informed decision based on performance, scalability, and sustainability impact.

This comparison takes into consideration the following features and capabilities: 

• The ability to recognise Appliance ID
• Machine learning capabilities
• Measurement of occupancy levels
• Enterprise grade cyber security
• Scalability
• Cost
• Estimated payback times.

The methodology for comparison is based on publicly available product information including product listings, brochures, specification sheets and case studies.