Smlight SLZB-06 vs Third Reality USBC-Dongle

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Third Reality sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Smlight SLZB-06 is the better overall pick. What pushes it ahead is rating, power, and connectivity, and zigbee router and bluetooth proxy keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Third Reality USBC-Dongle still makes sense if price and matter bridge is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Smlight SLZB-06. That makes Smlight SLZB-06 the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-06

$74.99

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Third Reality

Third Reality USBC-Dongle

$19.99

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-06	Third Reality USBC-Dongle	Winner
Price	$74.99	$19.99	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Rating	4.5	3.2	Smlight SLZB-06
Power	USB, PoE	USB	Smlight SLZB-06
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	USB	Smlight SLZB-06
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06
Matter Bridge	NO	YES	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Bluetooth Proxy	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Thread Border Router	YES	YES	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-06

$74.99

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+ Rating: 4.5
+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
- Price: $74.99 vs $19.99
- Matter Bridge: NO vs YES

Third Reality

Third Reality USBC-Dongle

$19.99

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+ Price: $19.99
+ Matter Bridge: YES
- Rating: 3.2 vs 4.5
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-06 or Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Smlight SLZB-06 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, power, and connectivity.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-06 and Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-06 lists $74.99, while Third Reality USBC-Dongle lists $19.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-06 is listed at $74.99, while Third Reality USBC-Dongle is listed at $19.99. Third Reality USBC-Dongle (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-06?: Choose Smlight SLZB-06 if your priority is rating and power and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Choose Third Reality USBC-Dongle if your priority is price and matter bridge and that matters more than rating.

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