Smlight SLZB-06p7U vs Smlight SLZB-07P10

The Smlight SLZB-06p7U is the more capable of the two, adding Ethernet, PoE and Wi-Fi placement, a +5dBi antenna and a Bluetooth proxy. The Smlight SLZB-07P10 is a USB-only stick with a +3dB antenna, so it is the simpler choice if you only need a coordinator plugged into your server.

Connectivity. The SLZB-06p7U is a network coordinator over Ethernet, PoE, Wi-Fi and USB with a Bluetooth proxy, while the SLZB-07P10 connects over USB only and has no Bluetooth proxy. Both are Zigbee 3.0 coordinators for Home Assistant that also run Thread; neither supports Z-Wave.

Yes. Both the SLZB-06p7U and the SLZB-07P10 can act as a Thread border router for Matter in addition to being Zigbee 3.0 coordinators. The main practical difference is that the SLZB-06p7U also adds a Bluetooth proxy and can be placed anywhere on your network.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-06p7U if you want to place your Zigbee coordinator centrally over Ethernet or PoE for better range and stability, with a Bluetooth proxy and Thread border router built in. It is the choice when placement freedom and extra roles matter.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-07P10 if you want a compact, high-power USB Zigbee coordinator on the TI CC2652P10 chip and are happy plugging it into your Home Assistant host. It offers strong range for larger networks and can be flashed as a Thread radio, without the extra network hardware.