Smlight SLZB-06p7 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-E

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

For most buyers in 2026, Smlight SLZB-06p7 is the safer pick. The comparison tilts its way because of power, connectivity, and thread border router, with antenna gain and bluetooth proxy keeping it in front. The only strong reason to choose Sonoff ZBDongle-E is if price, rating, and warranty is more important to you than the overall verdict. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Smlight SLZB-06p7.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-06p7

$79.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-E

$26.99

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-06p7	Sonoff ZBDongle-E	Winner
Price	$79.99	$26.99	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Rating	4.5	4.7	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Power	USB, PoE	USB	Smlight SLZB-06p7
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	USB	Smlight SLZB-06p7
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06p7
Antenna Gain	+5dBi	2 dBi	Smlight SLZB-06p7
Bluetooth Proxy	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-06p7
Zigbee Chip Model	CC2652P7	EFR32MG21	Different strengths
Amplifier Gain	+20dB	+20dBm	Different strengths
Zigbee Router	YES	YES	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-06p7

$79.99

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+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Thread Border Router: YES
- Price: $79.99 vs $26.99
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.7

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-E

$26.99

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+ Price: $26.99
+ Rating: 4.7
+ 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-06p7 or Sonoff ZBDongle-E?: Smlight SLZB-06p7 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and thread border router.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-06p7 and Sonoff ZBDongle-E?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-06p7 lists $79.99, while Sonoff ZBDongle-E lists $26.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-06p7 is listed at $79.99, while Sonoff ZBDongle-E is listed at $26.99. Sonoff ZBDongle-E (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-06p7?: Choose Smlight SLZB-06p7 if your priority is power and connectivity and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff ZBDongle-E?: Choose Sonoff ZBDongle-E if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.

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