Smlight SLZB-06p7U vs Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

The Smlight SLZB-06p7U is more capable, adding Ethernet, PoE and Wi-Fi placement, a Bluetooth proxy, USB-over-Ethernet and a slightly stronger +5dBi antenna. The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is a truly plug-and-play USB-only stick, so it is the easier pick for a simple setup.

Connectivity and extras. The SLZB-06p7U is a network coordinator (Ethernet, PoE, Wi-Fi and USB) with a Bluetooth proxy, while the Dongle Plus MG24 is a USB-only stick with a fixed antenna. Both are Zigbee 3.0 coordinators for Home Assistant that also do Thread; neither supports Z-Wave.

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is the more hands-off option, recognized instantly by Home Assistant with no firmware flash and a bundled USB extension cable. The Smlight SLZB-06p7U needs a little more setup for network connection but rewards you with central placement and Bluetooth proxy support.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-06p7U if you want to place the coordinator centrally over Ethernet or PoE for better range, with a Bluetooth proxy, Thread and USB-over-Ethernet built in. It is the more flexible, feature-rich choice.

Buy the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if you want a truly plug-and-play USB Zigbee coordinator on the modern EFR32MG24 chip. It ships with a USB extension cable, runs dozens of devices reliably, and can be flashed as a dedicated Thread border router.