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Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-E

Full Smart Dongles comparison in 2026

Updated June 2026
Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Sonoff sites.
2026 verdict
Across the 2026 comparison, Sonoff ZBDongle-E earns the nod over Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 on the strength of price, rating, and warranty. Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and warranty, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. You should still consider Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 if thread border router and antenna gain matters more than raw overall balance. As a general recommendation, Sonoff ZBDongle-E comes out on top.
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FeatureSmlight SLZB-07 MG24Sonoff ZBDongle-EWinner
Price$45.99$26.99Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Rating4.24.7Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Warranty1 year2 yearsSonoff ZBDongle-E
Thread Border RouterYESNOSmlight SLZB-07 MG24
Antenna Gain+3dB2 dBiSmlight SLZB-07 MG24
Zigbee Chip ModelEFR32MG24EFR32MG21Different strengths
Amplifier Gain+20dB+20dBmDifferent strengths
PowerUSBUSBTie
ConnectivityUSBUSBTie
Zigbee RouterYESYESTie
Z-Wave ControllerNONOTie
Matter BridgeNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 or Sonoff ZBDongle-E?

Sonoff ZBDongle-E 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 ZBDongle-E?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 lists $45.99, while Sonoff ZBDongle-E lists $26.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 is listed at $45.99, while Sonoff ZBDongle-E is listed at $26.99. Sonoff ZBDongle-E (better spec).

Who should buy Smlight SLZB-07 MG24?

Choose Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 if your priority is thread border router and antenna gain and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff ZBDongle-E?

Choose Sonoff ZBDongle-E if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than thread border router.

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