Smlight SLZB-MR2 vs Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Sonoff sites.

2026 verdict

For this 2026 head-to-head, Smlight SLZB-MR2 has the better all-around case. It wins the broader comparison through power, connectivity, and zigbee router, while thread border router and antenna gain helps confirm the result. There is still a case for Sonoff Dongle-PZG23, but mainly if price, rating, and z-wave controller is what you value most. Overall, Smlight SLZB-MR2 makes more sense for most people.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR2

$102.99

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Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-MR2	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Winner
Price	$102.99	$39.90	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Rating	4.8	4.9	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Power	USB, PoE	USB	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi	USB	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Antenna Gain	+5dBi	2 dBi	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Dual Network	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Bluetooth Proxy	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR2

$102.99

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+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: $102.99 vs $39.90
- Rating: 4.8 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-MR2 or Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Smlight SLZB-MR2 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and zigbee router.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-MR2 and Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-MR2 lists $102.99, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists $39.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-MR2 is listed at $102.99, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is listed at $39.90. Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-MR2?: Choose Smlight SLZB-MR2 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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