Smlight SLZB-07 MG24 vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick wins overall, backed by a lower price, a higher owner rating and a much longer warranty, plus its Z-Wave controller. The SLZB-07 MG24 remains the better choice specifically for Zigbee networks, since it adds router mode and Thread border router support that the Zooz stick lacks.

Wireless protocol. The SLZB-07 MG24 is a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator and router with Thread border router support, while the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is a dedicated Z-Wave 800 controller with no Zigbee or Thread capability at all.

The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick carries a considerably longer warranty than the SLZB-07 MG24, reinforcing its reputation as a dependable, long-term Z-Wave controller.

No, it is Z-Wave only. If your smart home runs Zigbee devices, or you want Thread border router support for Matter gear, you would need the SLZB-07 MG24 or a similar Zigbee coordinator instead.

Buyers running a Z-Wave-based smart home who want a highly-rated, long-warrantied controller with strong range should choose the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick.

Home Assistant users building a Zigbee network, especially those who also want Thread border router support for Matter devices, should choose the SLZB-07 MG24, since the Zooz stick cannot handle Zigbee at all.