Smlight SLZB-07p7 vs Third Reality USBC-Dongle

Updated March 2026

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Third Reality sites.

2026 verdict

Taken as a whole in 2026, Third Reality USBC-Dongle wins this matchup. The main reason it wins is price and matter bridge, and its broader overall balance strengthens that case. Smlight SLZB-07p7 can still be the right pick, but only if rating and zigbee router outweighs the wider strengths of Third Reality USBC-Dongle. Overall, Third Reality USBC-Dongle makes more sense for most people.

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07p7

$36.99

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Winner

Third Reality

Third Reality USBC-Dongle

$19.99

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-07p7	Third Reality USBC-Dongle	Winner
Price	$36.99	$19.99	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Rating	4.8	3.2	Smlight SLZB-07p7
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-07p7
Matter Bridge	NO	YES	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Thread Border Router	YES	YES	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-07p7

$36.99

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+ Rating: 4.8
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: $36.99 vs $19.99
- Matter Bridge: NO vs YES

Winner

Third Reality

Third Reality USBC-Dongle

$19.99

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+ Price: $19.99
+ Matter Bridge: YES
- Rating: 3.2 vs 4.8
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-07p7 or Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Third Reality USBC-Dongle has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price and matter bridge.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-07p7 and Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-07p7 lists $36.99, while Third Reality USBC-Dongle lists $19.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-07p7 is listed at $36.99, while Third Reality USBC-Dongle is listed at $19.99. Third Reality USBC-Dongle (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-07p7?: Choose Smlight SLZB-07p7 if your priority is rating and zigbee router and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Choose Third Reality USBC-Dongle if your priority is price and matter bridge and that matters more than rating.

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