Smlight SLZB-07P10 vs Smlight SLZB-MR5U

The Smlight SLZB-MR5U is clearly more capable, adding Ethernet, PoE and Wi-Fi placement, two +5dBi antennas, dual-network operation and a Bluetooth proxy. The Smlight SLZB-07P10 is a simpler USB-only stick, so it is the choice only if you want the smallest coordinator plugged into your server.

Connectivity and features. The SLZB-MR5U is a network coordinator (Ethernet, PoE, Wi-Fi and USB) with dual-network and a Bluetooth proxy, while the SLZB-07P10 connects over USB only with a +3dB antenna and no Bluetooth proxy. Both are Zigbee 3.0 coordinators that also do Thread; neither supports Z-Wave.

Only the Smlight SLZB-MR5U, which supports dual-network operation on its EFR32MG24 radio. The Smlight SLZB-07P10 runs a single Zigbee network. Both can serve as a Thread border router for Matter alongside their Zigbee coordinator role.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-MR5U if you want a fully-featured network coordinator you can place centrally over Ethernet or PoE, with dual networks, two antennas, Thread and a Bluetooth proxy. It is the pick for larger or more demanding Zigbee setups.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-07P10 if you want a compact, high-power USB Zigbee coordinator on the TI CC2652P10 chip and are happy plugging it into your Home Assistant host. It offers strong range for its size and can be flashed as a Thread radio, without the extra network hardware.