Smlight SLZB-06M vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Zooz sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Smlight SLZB-06M is the better overall pick. It has the clearer edge on power, connectivity, and zigbee router, and it stays ahead on thread border router and bluetooth proxy. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is still relevant if you care most about price, rating, and warranty, but Smlight SLZB-06M is the stronger recommendation overall. In practical terms, Smlight SLZB-06M is the easier product to recommend.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-06M

$74.99

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Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-06M	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick	Winner
Price	$74.99	$39.95	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Rating	4.5	4.7	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Power	USB, PoE	USB	Smlight SLZB-06M
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	USB	Smlight SLZB-06M
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06M
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06M
Bluetooth Proxy	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06M
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-06M

$74.99

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+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: $74.99 vs $39.95
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

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+ Price: $39.95
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 5 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-06M or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Smlight SLZB-06M has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and zigbee router.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-06M and Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-06M lists $74.99, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick lists $39.95.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-06M is listed at $74.99, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is listed at $39.95. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-06M?: Choose Smlight SLZB-06M if your priority is power and connectivity and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Choose Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.

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