Smlight SLZB-06p7U vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

The Smlight SLZB-06p7U is the more capable device, adding Ethernet, PoE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, Thread and a Bluetooth proxy, but no Z-Wave. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is cheaper, carries a 5-year warranty, and is the only one with a Z-Wave 800 controller, so it wins for Z-Wave owners.

The protocol each covers. The SLZB-06p7U is a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator (also Thread and Bluetooth proxy) that connects over Ethernet, PoE, Wi-Fi or USB. The Zooz stick is a USB Z-Wave 800 Long Range controller only, with no Zigbee, Thread or network connectivity.

The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick, at 5 years, versus 1 year on the Smlight SLZB-06p7U. That long warranty is one reason the Zooz is a favorite among Z-Wave users, while the SLZB-06p7U's strength is Zigbee breadth and network placement.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-06p7U if your mesh is Zigbee (and optionally Thread) and you want a coordinator you can mount centrally over Ethernet or PoE, with a Bluetooth proxy as a bonus. It is the pick when Zigbee coverage and placement freedom matter most.

Buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if you want a dependable, plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range and S2 security for Home Assistant or HomeSeer, plus a 5-year warranty. It is the value choice for Z-Wave locks and sensors, though it does no Zigbee or Thread.