Smlight SLZB-07 vs Smlight SLZB-MR1

Data from Amazon and official Smlight site.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward Smlight SLZB-MR1. The main reason it wins is power, connectivity, and antenna gain, and dual network and bluetooth proxy strengthens that case. Smlight SLZB-07 is still relevant if you care most about price and rating, but Smlight SLZB-MR1 is the stronger recommendation overall. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Smlight SLZB-MR1.

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Smlight SLZB-07

$34.99

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Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-07	Smlight SLZB-MR1	Winner
Price	$34.99	$103.99	Smlight SLZB-07
Rating	4.8	4.5	Smlight SLZB-07
Power	USB	USB, PoE	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Connectivity	USB	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Antenna Gain	+3dB	+5dBi	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Dual Network	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	YES	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG21	EFR32MG21 / CC2652P7	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Zigbee Router	YES	YES	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Thread Border Router	YES	YES	Tie

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Smlight SLZB-07

$34.99

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+ Price: $34.99
+ Rating: 4.8
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE
- Connectivity: USB vs USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi

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Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

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+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Antenna Gain: +5dBi
- Price: $103.99 vs $34.99
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-07 or Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Smlight SLZB-MR1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and antenna gain.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-07 and Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-07 lists $34.99, while Smlight SLZB-MR1 lists $103.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-07 is listed at $34.99, while Smlight SLZB-MR1 is listed at $103.99. Smlight SLZB-07 (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-07?: Choose Smlight SLZB-07 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Choose Smlight SLZB-MR1 if your priority is power and connectivity and that matters more than price.

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