Smlight SLZB-07P10 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-E comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

The Sonoff ZBDongle-E is the smarter buy for most Zigbee builders here, landing as the more affordable, higher-rated smart home dongle with a longer 2-year warranty against the Smlight SLZB-07P10's single year. It is one of the most popular budget Zigbee 3.0 coordinators around, ships pre-flashed, and is instantly recognized by Home Assistant's ZHA (or Zigbee2MQTT and OpenHAB), making it a favorite for replacing brand bridges like Philips Hue. The Smlight SLZB-07P10 answers on hardware ambition: it adds a Thread border router role for Matter (the ZBDongle-E is Zigbee only) and rides the high-power Texas Instruments CC2652P10 chip with a +3dB antenna, but it usually needs its outdated shipping firmware flashed first. Both are USB-only sticks for a cloud-free Home Assistant, with no Z-Wave. Pick the Sonoff ZBDongle-E for cheap, dependable, no-flash Zigbee; pick the Smlight SLZB-07P10 if you also want Thread and the extra radio power.

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-07P10	Sonoff ZBDongle-E	Winner
Price	$48.99	$24.90	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Rating	3.0	4.6	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-07P10
Antenna Gain	+3dB	2 dBi	Smlight SLZB-07P10
Zigbee Chip Model	CC2652P10	EFR32MG21	Different strengths
Amplifier Gain	+20dB	+20dBm	Different strengths
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Zigbee Router	YES	YES	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07P10

$48.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Thread Border Router: YES
+ Antenna Gain: +3dB
- Price: $48.99 vs $24.90
- Rating: 3.0 vs 4.6

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-E

8% OFF

$24.90

$26.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $24.90
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Thread Border Router: NO vs YES
- Antenna Gain: 2 dBi vs +3dB

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sonoff ZBDongle-E or the Smlight SLZB-07P10 the better Zigbee coordinator?

For value and simplicity the Sonoff ZBDongle-E wins: it is cheaper, better rated, carries a 2-year warranty, and ships pre-flashed. The Smlight SLZB-07P10 is the pick if you want Thread border router support and the higher-power TI CC2652P10 radio, at the cost of a firmware flash.

What is the main difference between these two?

Thread support and setup. The Smlight SLZB-07P10 can also act as a Thread border router for Matter but ships with outdated firmware to flash, while the Sonoff ZBDongle-E is Zigbee only and works out of the box, recognized instantly by Home Assistant.

Which comes with the longer warranty?

The Sonoff ZBDongle-E, with a 2-year warranty, ahead of the 1-year warranty on the Smlight SLZB-07P10. Both are USB radios that need a host running Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT or similar software.

Can either run Thread for Matter?

Only the Smlight SLZB-07P10, which can be flashed to serve as a Thread border router. The Sonoff ZBDongle-E is a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator only, with no Thread, Z-Wave or Matter support, though flashing Thread on the SLZB-07P10 can be fiddly.

Who should buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E?

Buy the Sonoff ZBDongle-E if you want an inexpensive, reliable Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant, Zigbee2MQTT or OpenHAB, or to drop a proprietary hub like the Hue bridge. Plan to use a USB extension cable to reduce interference.

Who should buy the Smlight SLZB-07P10?

Buy the Smlight SLZB-07P10 if you want a compact, high-power TI CC2652P10 Zigbee coordinator that can also run Thread for Matter, and you are comfortable flashing the shipping firmware. It has no Z-Wave and a 1-year warranty.

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