Smlight SLZB-07 vs Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Smlight SLZB-07 is the better overall pick. Its clearest strengths are price, rating, and zigbee router, and it still looks stronger on thread border router and antenna gain. Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 can still be the right pick, but only if z-wave controller outweighs the wider strengths of Smlight SLZB-07. That is why the final call still favors Smlight SLZB-07.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07

$34.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

BUY NOW

Feature	Smlight SLZB-07	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Winner
Price	$34.99	$39.90	Smlight SLZB-07
Rating	4.8	4.6	Smlight SLZB-07
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-07
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-07
Antenna Gain	+3dB	2 dBi	Smlight SLZB-07
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Amplifier Gain	+20dB	+20dB	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07

$34.99

BUY NOW

+ Price: $34.99
+ Rating: 4.8
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.90 vs $34.99
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-07 or Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Smlight SLZB-07 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and zigbee router.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-07 and Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-07 lists $34.99, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists $39.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-07 is listed at $34.99, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is listed at $39.90. 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 z-wave controller.
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Choose Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your priority is z-wave controller and that matters more than price.

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