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Updated September 2026
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2026 verdict
If one box should cover Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave, the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 is the clear winner over the Smlight SLZB-07 MG26, which does Zigbee and Thread and nothing more.
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 adds a Z-Wave Series 800 controller, dual network mode, a Bluetooth proxy, two external antennas and Ethernet with PoE on top of USB and Wi-Fi. Both list Zigbee 3.0 as coordinator and router, +20dBm of amplifier gain, a Thread border router and Home Assistant and Zigbee2MQTT support. The Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 answers with a much simpler and lighter 9g stick with the newer EFR32MG26 chip, which matters if you only need Zigbee at the server. Choose the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 to replace several dongles, and the Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 for a small, USB-only Zigbee coordinator.
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| Feature | Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 | 5.0 | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Power | USB | USB, PoE | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Connectivity | USB | USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Z-Wave Controller | NO | YES | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Antenna Gain | +3dB | +5dBi | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Dual Network | NO | YES | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Bluetooth Proxy | NO | YES | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Zigbee Chip Model | EFR32MG26 | CC2652P10 | Different strengths |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | Tie |
| Zigbee Router | YES | YES | Tie |
| Thread Border Router | YES | YES | Tie |
| Matter Bridge | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Z-Wave
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 carries a Z-Wave Series 800 controller on the EFR32ZG23, so one device can also run Z-Wave locks and sensors. The Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 has no Z-Wave. Z-Wave is region-locked by frequency, so check the model matches your country.
Zigbee and Thread together
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 supports dual network operation, so Zigbee and Thread can run at the same time. The Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 does not, and you pick the role the stick plays.
Connection
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 works over Ethernet with PoE, USB and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, so it can sit in the middle of the house. The Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 is USB only and lives at the host.
Antennas and Bluetooth
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 has two external antennas at +5dBi and works as a Bluetooth proxy. The Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 has one +3dB antenna and no Bluetooth proxy.
Which one to buy if
- you run both Zigbee and Z-Wave devices under Home Assistant
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 handles both networks, where the Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 covers only Zigbee.
- you have a PoE switch and want the radio placed centrally
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 runs on Ethernet and PoE, so it does not have to sit at the server.
- you only have Zigbee devices and a Pi or mini PC
The Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 is a 9g USB stick with the Zigbee and Thread roles you need and nothing extra to pay for.
- you want Zigbee and Thread devices running at once
Only the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 lists dual network operation.
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- - Rating: 4.5 vs 5.0
- - Power: USB vs USB, PoE
Winner
$100.00
- + Rating: 5.0
- + Power: USB, PoE
- + Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 or Smlight SLZB-MRW10?
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10, which adds Z-Wave, dual network mode, a Bluetooth proxy, two antennas and Ethernet with PoE. The Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 is the small USB Zigbee stick for those who need only that.
What is the biggest difference between the Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 and the Smlight SLZB-MRW10?
The number of radios and how they connect. The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 combines Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave in one PoE-capable device, while the Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 is a USB Zigbee and Thread stick.
Does the Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 support Z-Wave like the Smlight SLZB-MRW10?
No. Only the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 lists a Z-Wave controller, a Series 800 radio. The Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 covers Zigbee 3.0 and Thread.
Can the Smlight SLZB-07 MG26 or the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 be a Thread border router?
Yes, both are listed as Thread border routers, and neither is a Matter bridge. Only the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 can run Zigbee and Thread at the same time.
Who should buy the Smlight SLZB-07 MG26?
Users with Zigbee devices who want a tiny USB coordinator plugged into the machine running Home Assistant or Zigbee2MQTT.
Who should buy the Smlight SLZB-MRW10?
Home Assistant users who want to replace several dongles with one PoE device covering Zigbee, Thread, Z-Wave and Bluetooth proxying.
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