The energy meter Single-phase energy meter QOLTEC 50882 230V LCD WiFi for household electricity monitoring is compared with several alternative electricity metering devices: Single-phase Wi‑Fi Energy Meter electro base 230V 60A 1F-ES-LCD, Single-phase energy consumption meter QOLTEC 50981 DIN35 230V 50Hz, Single Phase Electricity Meter electro base 2121 WIFI Multi Tariff Wi‑Fi, Electricity Meter electro base Single Phase 1F-4DIN 4121 Wi‑Fi Multi‑Tariff, and Energy meter Atlo ATLO-LE3-TUYA Wi‑Fi (smart electric energy meter, Tuya, single-phase). All these devices are designed to measure single-phase electrical energy consumption in 230V networks for residential or small commercial installations. The main differences lie in Wi-Fi connectivity for remote monitoring, multi-tariff accounting support, mounting type (such as DIN-rail installation), and smart home platform integration.
⚙️ The specifications comparison table below contrasts the key parameters of the devices: network type and voltage, display presence, Wi-Fi connectivity, tariff accounting support, and mounting features.
| Parameter | QOLTEC 50882 | electro base 1F-ES-LCD | QOLTEC 50981 | electro base 2121 WIFI | electro base 4121 WIFI | Atlo ATLO-LE3-TUYA | Practical significance |
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| Network type and voltage | Single-phase, 230V | Single-phase, 230V | Single-phase, 230V, 50Hz | Single-phase, 230V | Single-phase, 230V | Single-phase, 230V | All devices are designed for standard residential single-phase 230V electrical networks. |
| Wi-Fi connectivity | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes (Tuya) | Models with Wi-Fi enable remote consumption tracking, whereas QOLTEC 50981 requires local reading. |
| Display | LCD display | LCD display | Specified in description | Specified in description | Specified in description | Specified in description | An integrated screen allows convenient visual monitoring of current parameters on-site. |
| Tariff accounting | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified | Multi-tariff | Multi-tariff | Not specified | Multi-tariff models are suitable for tracking consumption across different pricing zones. |
| Mounting | Not specified | Not specified | DIN35 | DIN-rail (2 modules) | DIN-rail (4 modules) | Not specified | DIN-rail devices allow neat and secure installation directly inside distribution boards. |
◎ The suitability table below evaluates which device best matches different user needs and practical usage scenarios.
| Use case | Recommended product | Why |
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| Basic home monitoring with remote access | QOLTEC 50882 | Combines a visual display with Wi-Fi connectivity for convenient tracking of household energy use. |
| Multi-tariff energy accounting | electro base 2121 WIFI or electro base 4121 WIFI | Supports multi-tariff measurement and wireless data transmission for flexible cost management. |
| Distribution board installation on a DIN-rail | QOLTEC 50981, electro base 2121 WIFI or electro base 4121 WIFI | Engineered specifically for clean integration into standard electrical distribution enclosures. |
| Smart home integration via Tuya | Atlo ATLO-LE3-TUYA | Provides native support for the Tuya platform, enabling easy automation and mobile app control. |
The choice between the parent product and the alternatives depends on your specific installation requirements: QOLTEC 50882 is ideal for straightforward household monitoring with remote Wi-Fi access. If you need to install the meter inside an electrical panel, DIN-rail models such as QOLTEC 50981 or electro base 2121 and 4121 are more appropriate, while multi-tariff electro base variants suit differentiated time-of-use billing. For Tuya smart home integration, Atlo ATLO-LE3-TUYA is the most suitable option.
