Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 vs Smlight SLZB-07 MG24

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Smlight sites.

2026 verdict

For 2026, Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 is the stronger overall choice. Its strongest advantages show up in price, zigbee router, and amplifier gain, with its broader overall balance helping widen the gap. Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 remains a niche alternative if rating and antenna gain matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is why the final call still favors Smlight SLZB-07 MG24.

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

$65.00

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07 MG24

$45.99

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Feature	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2	Smlight SLZB-07 MG24	Winner
Price	$65.00	$45.99	Smlight SLZB-07 MG24
Rating	4.7	4.4	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-07 MG24
Amplifier Gain	10 dBm	+20dB	Smlight SLZB-07 MG24
Antenna Gain	+4.16dBi	+3dB	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG24	EFR32MG24	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Thread Border Router	YES	YES	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

$65.00

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+ Rating: 4.7
+ Antenna Gain: +4.16dBi
- Price: $65.00 vs $45.99
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07 MG24

$45.99

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+ Price: $45.99
+ Zigbee Router: YES
+ Amplifier Gain: +20dB
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.7
- Antenna Gain: +3dB vs +4.16dBi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 or Smlight SLZB-07 MG24?: Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, zigbee router, and amplifier gain.
What is the biggest difference between Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 and Smlight SLZB-07 MG24?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 lists $65.00, while Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 lists $45.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is listed at $65.00, while Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 is listed at $45.99. Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 (better spec).
Who should buy Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2?: Choose Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 if your priority is rating and antenna gain and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-07 MG24?: Choose Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 if your priority is price and zigbee router and that matters more than rating.

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