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

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Nabu Casa and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 stands out as the more complete option. It builds its lead on price, zigbee router, and thread border router, then backs it up with a stronger showing on antenna gain. Choose Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 only if rating and z-wave controller matters more to you than the broader advantage from Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24. That is why Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 wins the verdict here.

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2

$79.00

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Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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Feature	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Winner
Price	$79.00	$35.90	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Rating	4.8	4.6	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2
Zigbee Router	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Z-Wave Controller	YES	NO	Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2
Thread Border Router	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Antenna Gain	+3.38dBi	+4.5dBi	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Amplifier Gain	+20dB	+20dBm	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie

Nabu Casa

Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2

$79.00

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+ Rating: 4.8
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $79.00 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
+ Thread Border Router: YES
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.8
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 or Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, zigbee router, and thread border router.
What is the biggest difference between Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 and Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 lists $79.00, while Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 is listed at $79.00, while Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90. Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 (better spec).
Who should buy Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2?: Choose Nabu Casa Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2 if your priority is rating and z-wave controller 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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