Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 vs Smlight SLZB-MR1

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Smlight sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, Smlight SLZB-MR1 gets the edge. What pushes it ahead is power, connectivity, and zigbee router, and amplifier gain and antenna gain keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is still relevant if you care most about price and rating, but Smlight SLZB-MR1 is the stronger recommendation overall. As a general recommendation, Smlight SLZB-MR1 comes out on top.

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

$65.00

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

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Feature	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2	Smlight SLZB-MR1	Winner
Price	$65.00	$103.99	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Rating	4.7	4.5	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
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
Amplifier Gain	10 dBm	+20dB	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Antenna Gain	+4.16dBi	+5dBi	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Dual Network	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG24	EFR32MG21 / CC2652P7	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

$65.00

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+ Price: $65.00
+ Rating: 4.7
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE
- Connectivity: USB vs USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi

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Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

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+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: $103.99 vs $65.00
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 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 Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 and Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 lists $65.00, while Smlight SLZB-MR1 lists $103.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is listed at $65.00, while Smlight SLZB-MR1 is listed at $103.99. Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 (better spec).
Who should buy Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2?: Choose Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 if your priority is price and rating 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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