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Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P

Full Smart Dongles comparison in 2026

Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 has the better all-around case than Sonoff ZBDongle-P in 2026, starting with power, connectivity, and thread border router.
The main reason it wins is power, connectivity, and thread border router, and antenna gain and bluetooth proxy strengthen that case. The only strong reason to choose Sonoff ZBDongle-P is if price, rating, and warranty are more important to you than the overall verdict. Overall, Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 makes more sense for most people.
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FeatureSmlight SLZB-06 MG26Sonoff ZBDongle-PWinner
Price$84.99$33.45Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Rating3.44.6Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Warranty1 year2 yearsSonoff ZBDongle-P
PowerUSB, PoEUSBSmlight SLZB-06 MG26
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFiUSBSmlight SLZB-06 MG26
Thread Border RouterYESNOSmlight SLZB-06 MG26
Antenna Gain+5dB+2dBiSmlight SLZB-06 MG26
Bluetooth ProxyYESNOSmlight SLZB-06 MG26
Zigbee Chip ModelEFR32MG26CC2652PDifferent strengths
Zigbee RouterYESYESTie
Z-Wave ControllerNONOTie
Matter BridgeNONOTie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 or Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and thread border router.

What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 and Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 lists $84.99, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P lists $33.45.

Which one looks better on price?

Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 is listed at $84.99, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P is listed at $33.45. Sonoff ZBDongle-P (better spec).

Who should buy Smlight SLZB-06 MG26?

Choose Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 if your priority is power and connectivity and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Choose Sonoff ZBDongle-P if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.

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