Leviton T5635 vs MoesGo Smart Dimmer Plug: Which One Fits Your Wall

The Leviton T5635 and the MoesGo Smart Dimmer Plug are not really rivals — they solve two different problems, and most shoppers comparing them have not yet noticed that. The Leviton replaces a wall outlet and adds USB-C charging; the MoesGo plugs into an existing outlet and dims a lamp by app or voice. The short answer: pick the Leviton for permanent charging capacity and the MoesGo for app-controlled dimming without an electrician.

The Picks at a Glance

Product	Key Spec	Best Use	Price Tier
Leviton T5635	30W (6A) USB-C Power Delivery, 15A tamper-resistant outlet	Permanent in-wall USB charging in a kitchen, bedroom or office	Budget
MoesGo Smart Dimmer Plug	0–100 dimming, 200W max, 2.4GHz WiFi	App and voice dimming of a floor or table lamp	Budget

Both sit in the same rough price band, so the decision is about installation and function, not budget. The Leviton goes into the wall and stays there. The MoesGo goes into a wall outlet and can move whenever the lamp does.

Leviton T5635: The In-Wall Charging Upgrade

Type: In-wall charger and outlet combination
USB Output: 30W (6A) USB Dual Type-C/C Power Delivery
Outlet Rating: 15A
Safety Feature: Tamper-resistant outlet
Color: White
Model: T5635-W

The Leviton T5635 replaces a standard wall receptacle with a plate that carries both a USB-C charging block and a conventional 15A outlet. The 30W Power Delivery rating is the headline: it is enough to charge a tablet quickly and enough to top up a laptop that accepts USB-C charging, though not a high-draw workstation notebook.

The tamper-resistant shutters on the outlet matter for households with small children, and the dual Type-C ports mean two devices can share the charging block without an adapter. Installation is the catch — this is a hardwired device, so it needs a circuit that is off at the breaker and, for most buyers, an electrician or a confident DIY hand.

Trade-off: It requires opening a wall box and working with line voltage, so buyers who rent or are not comfortable with wiring should budget for an installer.

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MoesGo Smart Dimmer Plug: Dimming Without a Switch

Type: Plug-in WiFi dimmer module
Dimming Range: 0 to 100
Maximum Load: 200W
Wireless: 2.4GHz WiFi only
App: Smart Life
Voice Control: Alexa and Google Home
Compatible Loads: Dimmable LED, CFL and incandescent lamps

The MoesGo is a small white module that goes between a wall outlet and a lamp. Once connected to a 2.4GHz WiFi network and paired with the Smart Life app, it dims that lamp anywhere from fully off to full brightness, and Alexa or Google Home can control it by voice.

The 200W ceiling is generous for lamps but rules out heavy fixtures, and the load has to be dimmable in the first place — a non-dimmable LED bulb will flicker or refuse to dim regardless of what the plug does. The 2.4GHz-only radio is a real limitation on mesh networks that broadcast a single combined network name.

Trade-off: The 2.4GHz-only WiFi and the 200W cap make it a poor fit for anyone with a 5GHz-only network or a high-wattage fixture.

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Side-by-Side: Where They Actually Differ

Spec	Leviton T5635	MoesGo Smart Dimmer Plug
Type	In-wall charger + outlet	Plug-in dimmer module
Installation	Hardwired, breaker off	Plug into existing outlet
Primary Function	USB-C charging and power	Lamp dimming by app/voice
Power Rating	30W (6A) USB, 15A outlet	200W max load
Wireless	None	2.4GHz WiFi
App Control	No	Smart Life
Voice Assistants	No	Alexa, Google Home
Color	White	White

The table makes the split obvious: one column is about power delivery, the other about control. The Leviton has no radio at all — it is a charging and outlet device, not a smart device. The MoesGo has no USB ports and no outlet passthrough worth relying on for high-draw appliances.

On installation, the gap widens. The MoesGo is a two-minute job for a renter. The Leviton is a permanent modification to the home’s wiring. On function, the Leviton serves every device in the room; the MoesGo serves exactly one lamp.

Which Should You Buy?

Choose the Leviton T5635 if the goal is to stop hunting for charging bricks — a kitchen counter, a bedside table or a home office where phones, tablets and a USB-C laptop all need topping up, and where a permanent, tamper-resistant outlet is a plus.

Choose the MoesGo Smart Dimmer Plug if the goal is to make one lamp dimmable and voice-controlled without touching the wiring — a rental, a reading corner, or a room where the overhead light is fine but the floor lamp needs a schedule.

Buyers who want both should not expect either product to cover the other’s job. They are complementary, and the price of each is low enough that owning both is a reasonable outcome.

FAQ

1. Is the Leviton T5635 a smart device?
   No. It has no WiFi or app control. It is a USB-C Power Delivery charger combined with a 15A tamper-resistant outlet.

2. Can the MoesGo dimmer plug control a lamp with a non-dimmable bulb?
   No. The plug dims dimmable LED, CFL and incandescent lamps. A non-dimmable LED will not dim properly and may flicker.

3. Does the MoesGo work on a 5GHz WiFi network?
   No. It connects on 2.4GHz only, so a router that broadcasts a single combined network may need to be split during setup.

4. Does the Leviton T5635 need an electrician?
   It is a hardwired in-wall device, so installation means working with line voltage inside a wall box. Buyers not comfortable with that should hire an electrician.

5. Can the MoesGo handle a ceiling fixture or a space heater?
   No. The 200W maximum load is aimed at lamps. High-wattage appliances and most ceiling fixtures exceed it.

6. Which one is better for a rental apartment?
   The MoesGo. It plugs in and comes out with no wiring changes, while the Leviton is a permanent modification.

7. Does the Leviton T5635 charge a laptop?
   The 30W USB-C Power Delivery output will charge laptops that accept USB-C charging at that rate, but not high-draw models that need a larger adapter.

Bottom Line

For most buyers the honest answer is that these are not substitutes — but if one has to be chosen, the Leviton T5635 wins on long-term usefulness because it upgrades a wall permanently and serves every device in the room. The MoesGo Smart Dimmer Plug is the better pick only when dimming a single lamp without an electrician is the actual goal.

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