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

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Zooz sites.

2026 verdict

For 2026, Smlight SLZB-07 is the stronger overall choice. The main reason it wins is price, rating, and zigbee router, and thread border router strengthens that case. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick remains a niche alternative if warranty and z-wave controller matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is enough to make Smlight SLZB-07 the better pick for most buyers.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07

$34.99

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Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-07	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick	Winner
Price	$34.99	$39.95	Smlight SLZB-07
Rating	4.8	4.7	Smlight SLZB-07
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-07
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-07
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07

$34.99

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+ Price: $34.99
+ Rating: 4.8
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

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+ Warranty: 5 years
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.95 vs $34.99
- Rating: 4.7 vs 4.8

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-07 or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: 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 Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-07 lists $34.99, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick lists $39.95.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-07 is listed at $34.99, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is listed at $39.95. 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 warranty.
Who should buy Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Choose Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your priority is warranty and z-wave controller and that matters more than price.

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