Smlight SLZB-06p7U vs Smlight SLZB-MR5U

The Smlight SLZB-MR5U is the more capable of the two, since it adds dual-network support on a newer EFR32MG24 radio with a second antenna. The Smlight SLZB-06p7U matches it on Ethernet, PoE, Wi-Fi, Thread and Bluetooth proxy, and uniquely offers USB-over-Ethernet, so it stays worthwhile if that feature suits you.

Dual-network. The SLZB-MR5U can run two Zigbee networks simultaneously on a Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 with two +5dBi antennas, while the SLZB-06p7U runs a single network on a TI CC2652P7. In exchange, the SLZB-06p7U adds USB-over-Ethernet, which the MR5U does not list.

Yes. Both connect over Ethernet (with PoE), Wi-Fi or USB, so either can be placed centrally in the home rather than tethered to a server's USB port. Both also serve as a Zigbee router, Thread border router and Bluetooth proxy, and neither supports Z-Wave.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-MR5U if you want the newest hardware with a second antenna and dual-network operation for a larger or segmented Zigbee setup, all with the same flexible Ethernet, PoE and Wi-Fi placement and Thread and Bluetooth proxy support.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-06p7U if you want a network-placed Zigbee coordinator with Thread and Bluetooth proxy and value its USB-over-Ethernet capability, or if you simply do not need to run two networks at once. It covers the same placement flexibility on the TI CC2652P7 radio.