Aeotec Zi-Stick vs Smlight SLZB-MR3

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Smlight sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, Smlight SLZB-MR3 gets the edge. It has the clearer edge on rating, power, and connectivity, and it stays ahead on zigbee router and thread border router. Aeotec Zi-Stick can still be the right pick, but only if price outweighs the wider strengths of Smlight SLZB-MR3. That is why the final call still favors Smlight SLZB-MR3.

Aeotec

Aeotec Zi-Stick

$34.49

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR3

$105.99

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Feature	Aeotec Zi-Stick	Smlight SLZB-MR3	Winner
Price	$34.49	$105.99	Aeotec Zi-Stick
Rating	4.2	4.7	Smlight SLZB-MR3
Power	USB	USB, PoE	Smlight SLZB-MR3
Connectivity	USB	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	Smlight SLZB-MR3
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR3
Thread Border Router	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR3
Dual Network	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR3
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR3
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG21	EFR32MG24 / CC2674P10	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Zi-Stick

$34.49

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+ Price: $34.49
- Rating: 4.2 vs 4.7
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR3

$105.99

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+ Rating: 4.7
+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
- Price: $105.99 vs $34.49

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Aeotec Zi-Stick or Smlight SLZB-MR3?: Smlight SLZB-MR3 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, power, and connectivity.
What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Zi-Stick and Smlight SLZB-MR3?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Zi-Stick lists $34.49, while Smlight SLZB-MR3 lists $105.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Aeotec Zi-Stick is listed at $34.49, while Smlight SLZB-MR3 is listed at $105.99. 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 rating.
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-MR3?: Choose Smlight SLZB-MR3 if your priority is rating and power and that matters more than price.

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