Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P

Full Smart Dongles comparison in 2026

Updated April 2026
Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
In 2026, Sonoff ZBDongle-P is the better overall pick. Its clearest strengths are price, warranty, and zigbee router, and it still looks stronger on amplifier gain. Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is still relevant if you care most about rating, thread border router, and antenna gain, but Sonoff ZBDongle-P is the stronger recommendation overall. That is enough to make Sonoff ZBDongle-P the better pick for most buyers.
FeatureNabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2Sonoff ZBDongle-PWinner
Price$65.00$39.99Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Rating4.74.6Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Warranty1 year2 yearsSonoff ZBDongle-P
Zigbee RouterNOYESSonoff ZBDongle-P
Thread Border RouterYESNONabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Amplifier Gain10 dBm+20dBmSonoff ZBDongle-P
Antenna Gain+4.16dBi2 dBiNabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2
Zigbee Chip ModelEFR32MG24CC2652PDifferent strengths
PowerUSBUSBTie
ConnectivityUSBUSBTie
Z-Wave ControllerNONOTie
Matter BridgeNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 or Sonoff ZBDongle-P?
Sonoff ZBDongle-P has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, warranty, and zigbee router.
What is the biggest difference between Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 and Sonoff ZBDongle-P?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 lists $65.00, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P lists $39.99.
Which one looks better on price?
Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2 is listed at $65.00, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P is listed at $39.99. Sonoff ZBDongle-P (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 ZBDongle-P?
Choose Sonoff ZBDongle-P if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than rating.
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