Aeotec Zi-Stick vs Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Aeotec and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is the more complete option versus Aeotec Zi-Stick in 2026, helped most by rating, zigbee router, and thread border router. What pushes it ahead is rating, zigbee router, and thread border router, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. You should still consider Aeotec Zi-Stick if price matters more than raw overall balance. As a general recommendation, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 comes out on top.

Aeotec

Aeotec Zi-Stick

14% OFF

$29.99

$34.95

Buy on Amazon USA

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	Aeotec Zi-Stick	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Winner
Price	$29.99	$35.90	Aeotec Zi-Stick
Rating	4.0	4.7	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Thread Border Router	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG21	EFR32MG24	Different strengths
Amplifier Gain	+20dB	+20dBm	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie

Aeotec

Aeotec Zi-Stick

14% OFF

$29.99

$34.95

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $29.99
- Rating: 4.0 vs 4.7
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Zigbee Router: YES
+ Thread Border Router: YES
- Price: $35.90 vs $29.99

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Aeotec Zi-Stick or Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, zigbee router, and thread border router.

What is the biggest difference between Aeotec Zi-Stick and Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Aeotec Zi-Stick lists $29.99, while Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90.

Which one looks better on price?

Aeotec Zi-Stick is listed at $29.99, while Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90. 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 Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?

Choose Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if your priority is rating and zigbee router and that matters more than price.

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