Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro vs Smlight SLZB-MR1

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Smlight sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Smlight SLZB-MR1 stands out as the more complete option. Its clearest strengths are power, connectivity, and zigbee router, and it still looks stronger on thread border router and dual network. Pick Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro only when price, rating, and z-wave controller is the deciding factor for your setup. As a general recommendation, Smlight SLZB-MR1 comes out on top.

Aeotec

Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro

$59.99

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

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Feature	Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro	Smlight SLZB-MR1	Winner
Price	$59.99	$103.99	Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro
Rating	4.6	4.5	Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro
Power	USB	USB, PoE	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Connectivity	USB	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Z-Wave Controller	YES	NO	Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro
Thread Border Router	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Dual Network	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG21	EFR32MG21 / CC2652P7	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro

$59.99

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+ Price: $59.99
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE
- Connectivity: USB vs USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

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+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: $103.99 vs $59.99
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro or Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Smlight SLZB-MR1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and zigbee router.
What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro and Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro lists $59.99, while Smlight SLZB-MR1 lists $103.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro is listed at $59.99, while Smlight SLZB-MR1 is listed at $103.99. Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro (better spec).
Who should buy Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro?: Choose Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Choose Smlight SLZB-MR1 if your priority is power and connectivity and that matters more than price.

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