Head to head
Kasa EP25 vs Tapo P110M (2027)
Head-to-head: TP-Link Kasa EP25 versus Tapo P110M on Matter, metering, app experience, and which TP-Link line to buy.
TP-Link Kasa EP25
Kasa reliability with per-plug energy monitoring and Matter-era polish.
- Load rating: 15A / 1800W resistive max
- Energy monitoring: Yes, real-time and history
TP-Link Tapo P110M Matter
Matter plus energy monitoring in TP-Link value Tapo line.
- Load rating: 15A / 1800W resistive max (US model)
- Energy monitoring: Yes
Our recommendation
Buy the EP25 if your home already runs Kasa or you value app maturity today. Buy the P110M if Matter and platform freedom shape your 2027 plans. The hardware is close; the software future is the decision.
Platform and protocol
The P110M speaks Matter over Wi-Fi, joining Apple Home natively and sharing across platforms. The EP25 covers Alexa, Google, and SmartThings, with Matter only on newer revisions, so check the box if Apple matters.
App experience
Kasa is the more polished, longer-tenured app; Tapo is catching up and hosts newer features like charge guard. Owners with existing Kasa gear feel at home in Kasa immediately.
Metering
Both meter energy with history. The practical difference is presentation: Kasa keeps it glanceable, Tapo adds cost-oriented views and automation hooks around draw patterns.
Choose TP-Link Kasa EP25 if…
- Your switches and bulbs are already Kasa
- You want the most proven app and schedules
- Apple Home is not in your plans
Choose TP-Link Tapo P110M Matter if…
- You are standardizing on Matter
- You may switch platforms in the next few years
- You want charge-guard style automations
Questions, answered
Can Kasa and Tapo devices share routines?
Through a platform like Alexa, Google, or SmartThings, yes. Inside TP-Link apps, the lines remain largely separate.
Which is smaller?
The P110M mini body generally preserves the second outlet better than the EP25, though orientation varies by receptacle.
What happens to either plug in a power outage?
Both plugs restore to a configurable state after an outage rather than blindly turning back on, and schedules stored in the cloud resume once Wi-Fi returns. The practical difference is Matter: the P110M can still answer local commands through your platform hub while the internet is down, whereas the EP25 depends more heavily on TP-Link's cloud path for app control, though its on-device schedules keep running.
Which should a new buyer choose?
New in 2027 with no legacy gear: the P110M, for Matter. The future-proofing costs nothing in metering or rating.