Smlight SLZB-06 vs Smlight SLZB-07 MG24

The SLZB-06 is the stronger all-around pick if budget isn't the deciding factor, since it adds Ethernet, PoE and Wi-Fi connectivity plus Bluetooth proxying that the SLZB-07 MG24 lacks. The SLZB-07 MG24 is the leaner, cheaper option if you just want a basic USB Zigbee coordinator.

Connectivity. The SLZB-06 can be powered and connected over USB, Ethernet, PoE or Wi-Fi, letting you place it anywhere on your network. The SLZB-07 MG24 is USB-only, a straightforward stick that plugs directly into whatever machine runs your smart home software.

No. Bluetooth proxy is one of the features the SLZB-06 supports that the SLZB-07 MG24 does not, alongside its broader connectivity options and its slightly stronger antenna gain rating.

Yes, the SLZB-07 MG24 carries a lower price, which is really its only advantage in this matchup. Everything else, from connectivity options to Bluetooth proxy support to antenna gain, favors the SLZB-06.

Anyone who wants to mount their Zigbee coordinator away from their Home Assistant server, whether over Ethernet, PoE or Wi-Fi, and who would also like Bluetooth proxy support, should choose the SLZB-06.

Buyers on a tighter budget who are happy plugging a Zigbee coordinator directly into a USB port, with no need for network placement or Bluetooth proxying, will do fine with the SLZB-07 MG24.