Aeotec Zi-Stick vs Smlight SLZB-MR1

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Smlight sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, Smlight SLZB-MR1 gets the edge. It has the clearer edge on power, connectivity, and zigbee router, and it stays ahead on thread border router and dual network. Aeotec Zi-Stick can still be the right pick, but only if price outweighs the wider strengths of Smlight SLZB-MR1. That is enough to make Smlight SLZB-MR1 the better pick for most buyers.

Aeotec

Aeotec Zi-Stick

14% OFF

$34.95

$29.99

BUY NOW

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

BUY NOW

Feature	Aeotec Zi-Stick	Smlight SLZB-MR1	Winner
Price	$29.99	$103.99	Aeotec Zi-Stick
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
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
Rating	4.0	4.0	Tie
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Zi-Stick

14% OFF

$34.95

$29.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $29.99
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE
- Connectivity: USB vs USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

BUY NOW

+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: $103.99 vs $29.99

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aeotec Zi-Stick 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 Zi-Stick and Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Zi-Stick lists $29.99, while Smlight SLZB-MR1 lists $103.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Zi-Stick is listed at $29.99, while Smlight SLZB-MR1 is listed at $103.99. Aeotec Zi-Stick (better spec).
Who should buy Aeotec Zi-Stick?: Choose Aeotec Zi-Stick if your priority is price 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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