Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 vs Smlight SLZB-07 MG26

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Smlight sites.

2026 verdict

For 2026, Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 is the stronger overall choice. Its strongest advantages show up in zigbee router and amplifier gain, with its broader overall balance helping widen the gap. There is still a case for Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2, but mainly if rating and antenna gain is what you value most. That makes Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

$65.00

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07 MG26

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Feature	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2	Smlight SLZB-07 MG26	Winner
Rating	4.7	4.5	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-07 MG26
Amplifier Gain	10 dBm	+20dB	Smlight SLZB-07 MG26
Antenna Gain	+4.16dBi	+3dB	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG24	EFR32MG26	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Thread Border Router	YES	YES	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	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
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES
- Amplifier Gain: 10 dBm vs +20dB

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07 MG26

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+ Zigbee Router: YES
+ Amplifier Gain: +20dB
- Rating: 4.5 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 MG26?: Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for zigbee router and amplifier gain.
What is the biggest difference between Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 and Smlight SLZB-07 MG26?: Rating is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 lists 4.7, while Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 lists 4.5.
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 zigbee router.
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-07 MG26?: Choose Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 if your priority is zigbee router and amplifier gain and that matters more than rating.

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