Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro vs Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is the better everyday pick, being more affordable, higher rated and genuinely plug-and-play for Zigbee, with optional Thread support. The Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro adds a Z-Wave 800 controller, so it wins for Z-Wave users, but for a simple Zigbee coordinator the Dongle Plus MG24 leads.

Z-Wave. The Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro includes a Z-Wave 800 controller as well as Zigbee, while the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is Zigbee only (flashable to Thread). If Z-Wave matters, that decides it; if you only run Zigbee, the Sonoff is the cheaper, simpler option.

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is truly plug-and-play, recognized instantly by Home Assistant with no flashing needed. The Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro usually requires a firmware update to enable Zigbee, and its guide is Windows-only, so it takes more effort out of the box.

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 can be flashed via Sonoff's web flasher to serve as a Thread border router for Matter. The Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro does not support Thread or Matter, covering Z-Wave and Zigbee only.

Buy the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if you want a modern, hassle-free Zigbee coordinator (or a dedicated Thread radio) for Home Assistant at a low price, with a bundled USB extension cable. It has no Z-Wave.

Buy the Aeotec Z-Stick 10 Pro if you need Z-Wave and Zigbee from a single stick for a cloud-free Home Assistant setup and are comfortable with the initial Zigbee firmware step.