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Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 vs Smlight SLZB-MRW10

Full Smart Dongles comparison in 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Smlight sites.
2026 verdict
Smlight SLZB-MRW10 is the more complete option versus Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 in 2026, helped most by rating, power, and connectivity. It has the clearer edge on rating, power, and connectivity, and it stays ahead on zigbee router and z-wave controller. Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 can still be the right pick, but only if price outweighs the wider strengths of Smlight SLZB-MRW10. As a general recommendation, Smlight SLZB-MRW10 comes out on top.
FeatureNabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2Smlight SLZB-MRW10Winner
Price$65.00€118.62Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Rating4.85.0Smlight SLZB-MRW10
PowerUSBUSB, PoESmlight SLZB-MRW10
ConnectivityUSBUSB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFiSmlight SLZB-MRW10
Zigbee RouterNOYESSmlight SLZB-MRW10
Z-Wave ControllerNOYESSmlight SLZB-MRW10
Amplifier Gain10 dBm+20dBiSmlight SLZB-MRW10
Antenna Gain+4.16dBi+5dBiSmlight SLZB-MRW10
Dual NetworkNOYESSmlight SLZB-MRW10
Bluetooth ProxyNOYESSmlight SLZB-MRW10
Zigbee Chip ModelEFR32MG24CC2652P10Different strengths
Warranty1 year1 yearTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 or Smlight SLZB-MRW10?

Smlight SLZB-MRW10 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, power, and connectivity.

What is the biggest difference between Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 and Smlight SLZB-MRW10?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 lists $65.00, while Smlight SLZB-MRW10 lists €118.62.

Which one looks better on price?

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is listed at $65.00, while Smlight SLZB-MRW10 is listed at €118.62. 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 that matters more than rating.

Who should buy Smlight SLZB-MRW10?

Choose Smlight SLZB-MRW10 if your priority is rating and power and that matters more than price.

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