Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 vs Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 earns the nod. It has the clearer edge on price, z-wave controller, and amplifier gain, and it stays ahead on its broader overall balance. Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is the better fit only for buyers who prioritize rating, thread border router, and antenna gain above everything else here. In practical terms, Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is the easier product to recommend.

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2

$65.00

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Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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Feature	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Winner
Price	$65.00	$39.90	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Rating	4.8	4.6	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Amplifier Gain	10 dBm	+20dB	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Antenna Gain	+4.16dBi	2 dBi	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Zigbee Router	NO	NO	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: 4.8
+ Thread Border Router: YES
+ Antenna Gain: +4.16dBi
- Price: $65.00 vs $39.90
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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+ Price: $39.90
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
+ Amplifier Gain: +20dB
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.8
- Thread Border Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 or Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, z-wave controller, and amplifier gain.
What is the biggest difference between Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 and Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 lists $65.00, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists $39.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is listed at $65.00, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is listed at $39.90. Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 (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 thread border router and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Choose Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your priority is price and z-wave controller and that matters more than rating.

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