Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 vs Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 earns the nod. The comparison tilts its way because of price, zigbee router, and amplifier gain, with antenna gain keeping it in front. Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 still makes sense if rating is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24. For most setups, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is the smarter buy.

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

$65.00

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Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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Feature	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Winner
Price	$65.00	$35.90	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Rating	4.7	4.6	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Amplifier Gain	10 dBm	+20dBm	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Antenna Gain	+4.16dBi	+4.5dBi	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
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
- Price: $65.00 vs $35.90
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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+ Price: $35.90
+ Zigbee Router: YES
+ Amplifier Gain: +20dBm
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 or Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Sonoff Dongle Plus 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 Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 lists $65.00, while Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is listed at $65.00, while Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90. Sonoff Dongle Plus 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 that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Choose Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if your priority is price and zigbee router and that matters more than rating.

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