Smlight SLZB-MR1 vs Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

In this 2026 comparison, Smlight SLZB-MR1 comes out ahead overall. Its biggest wins come from power, connectivity, and zigbee router, and thread border router and antenna gain adds more confidence to the verdict. There is still a case for Sonoff Dongle-PZG23, but mainly if price, rating, and z-wave controller is what you value most. For the average buyer, Smlight SLZB-MR1 is the safer choice.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-MR1	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Winner
Price	$103.99	$39.90	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Rating	4.5	4.9	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Power	USB, PoE	USB	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	USB	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Antenna Gain	+5dBi	2 dBi	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Dual Network	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Bluetooth Proxy	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR1
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR1

$103.99

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+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: $103.99 vs $39.90
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.9

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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+ Price: $39.90
+ Rating: 4.9
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE
- Connectivity: USB vs USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-MR1 or Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Smlight SLZB-MR1 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and zigbee router.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-MR1 and Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-MR1 lists $103.99, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists $39.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-MR1 is listed at $103.99, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is listed at $39.90. Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-MR1?: Choose Smlight SLZB-MR1 if your priority is power and connectivity and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Choose Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.

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