Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 vs Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 has the advantage, combining a lower price with a higher owner rating and stronger antenna gain than the SLZB-07 MG24, despite both being built on the same underlying Zigbee and Thread chip.

Mostly price and reception rather than raw hardware, since both use the same EFR32MG24 radio. The Dongle Plus MG24 costs less, has a stronger antenna gain rating and a higher owner rating than the SLZB-07 MG24.

Yes, both the SLZB-07 MG24 and the Dongle Plus MG24 are built around the Silicon Labs EFR32MG24, which is why their core Zigbee and Thread capabilities are so similar, with the difference showing up mainly in price, antenna performance and owner satisfaction.

Yes, it is, and that lower price alongside its higher rating and stronger antenna gain is why it wins this comparison overall.

Home Assistant users looking for a well-reviewed, affordable Zigbee and Thread coordinator with strong antenna performance should choose the Dongle Plus MG24 over the pricier SLZB-07 MG24.

Buyers who already use other Smlight hardware or prefer its firmware tooling may still opt for the SLZB-07 MG24, even though the Dongle Plus MG24 currently wins on price, rating and range.