Aeotec Z-Stick 7 vs Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Taken as a whole in 2026, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 wins this matchup. It wins the broader comparison through price, rating, and zigbee router, while thread border router and amplifier gain helps confirm the result. Aeotec Z-Stick 7 remains a niche alternative if z-wave controller matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is why Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 wins the verdict here.

Aeotec

Aeotec Z-Stick 7

$48.44

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Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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Feature	Aeotec Z-Stick 7	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Winner
Price	$48.44	$35.90	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Rating	4.5	4.6	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Z-Wave Controller	YES	NO	Aeotec Z-Stick 7
Thread Border Router	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Amplifier Gain	+9.3dB	+20dBm	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Z-Stick 7

$48.44

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+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $48.44 vs $35.90
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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+ Price: $35.90
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aeotec Z-Stick 7 or Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and zigbee router.
What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Z-Stick 7 and Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Z-Stick 7 lists $48.44, while Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Z-Stick 7 is listed at $48.44, while Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90. Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 (better spec).
Who should buy Aeotec Z-Stick 7?: Choose Aeotec Z-Stick 7 if your priority is z-wave controller and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Choose Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than z-wave controller.

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