Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

For this 2026 head-to-head, Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 has the better all-around case. The main reason it wins is power, connectivity, and thread border router, and antenna gain and bluetooth proxy strengthens that case. The only strong reason to choose Sonoff ZBDongle-P is if price, rating, and warranty is more important to you than the overall verdict. Overall, Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 makes more sense for most people.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-06 MG26

$85.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-P

$39.99

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-06 MG26	Sonoff ZBDongle-P	Winner
Price	$85.99	$39.99	Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Rating	2.5	4.6	Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Power	USB, PoE	USB	Smlight SLZB-06 MG26
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	USB	Smlight SLZB-06 MG26
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06 MG26
Antenna Gain	+5dBi	2 dBi	Smlight SLZB-06 MG26
Bluetooth Proxy	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06 MG26
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG26	CC2652P	Different strengths
Amplifier Gain	+20dB	+20dBm	Different strengths
Zigbee Router	YES	YES	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-06 MG26

$85.99

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+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Thread Border Router: YES
- Price: $85.99 vs $39.99
- Rating: 2.5 vs 4.6

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-P

$39.99

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+ Price: $39.99
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE
- Connectivity: USB vs USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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 $85.99, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P lists $39.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-06 MG26 is listed at $85.99, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P is listed at $39.99. 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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