Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
In this 2026 Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max vs Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 comparison, Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max comes out ahead thanks to price, rating, and warranty.
Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and warranty, and it still looks stronger on power and connectivity. The only strong reason to choose Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 is if zigbee router and thread border router are more important to you than the overall verdict. That is why the final call still favors Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max.
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| Feature | Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 | Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $45.99 | $44.90 | Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max |
| Rating | 3.3 | 4.3 | Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years | Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max |
| Power | USB | USB, PoE | Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max |
| Connectivity | USB | USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi | Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max |
| Zigbee Router | YES | NO | Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 |
| Z-Wave Controller | NO | YES | Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max |
| Thread Border Router | YES | NO | Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 |
| Antenna Gain | +3dB | 3 dBi | Different strengths |
| Matter Bridge | NO | NO | Tie |
| Dual Network | NO | NO | Tie |
| Bluetooth Proxy | NO | NO | Tie |
- + Zigbee Router: YES
- + Thread Border Router: YES
- - Price: $45.99 vs $44.90
- - Rating: 3.3 vs 4.3
Winner
- + Price: $44.90
- + Rating: 4.3
- + Warranty: 2 years
- - Zigbee Router: NO vs YES
- - Thread Border Router: NO vs YES
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 or Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max?
Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 and Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 lists $45.99, while Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max lists $44.90.
Which one looks better on price?
Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 is listed at $45.99, while Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max is listed at $44.90. Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-07 MG24?
Choose Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 if your priority is zigbee router and thread border router and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max?
Choose Sonoff Z-Wave 800 PoE Dongle Max if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than zigbee router.
Full comparison table
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- 32 specs compared
- 29 filters
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4.5(6)$82.99
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3.4(7)$84.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-06 U
5.0(5)$72.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-06
4.2(179)$72.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-06M
4.6(111)$72.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-06P10
4.4(11)$85.99
DonglesSmlightSLZB-06p7
4.4(11)$79.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-06p7U
4.6(33)$78.99 - DonglesSmlight
SLZB-07 MG24
3.3(5)$45.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-07 MG26
4.5(86)- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-07
4.9(20)$34.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-07P10
3.0(1)$48.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-07p7
4.8(8)$36.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-MR1
4.4(11)$103.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MR1U
4.8(16)$102.99 - DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MR2
4.6(8)£160.48 - DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MR3
5.0(1) 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-MR4
4.0(5)$130.00- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MR5U
5.0(1)$119.99 - DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MRW10
5.0(11)$100.00
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4.3(169)$49.90
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$79.90
CamerasSonoffCam Slim Gen2
4.4(170)$19.90
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3.4(11)€149.90
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4.5(439)$24.90 
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Dongle Plus MG24
4.7(675)$35.90 - DonglesSonoff
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4.6(80)$35.90 - DonglesSonoff
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4.6(172)$39.90 
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4.3(20)$44.90- DonglesSonoff
ZBDongle-E
4.6(3,724)$24.90 - DonglesSonoff
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4.6(5,667)17% OFF$39.99$33.39 
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