Smlight SLZB-MR2 vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Zooz sites.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Smlight SLZB-MR2 earns the nod. Its strongest advantages show up in rating, power, and connectivity, with zigbee router and thread border router helping widen the gap. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick remains a niche alternative if price, warranty, and z-wave controller matters more than the rest of the comparison. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Smlight SLZB-MR2.

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR2

$102.99

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Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

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Feature	Smlight SLZB-MR2	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick	Winner
Price	$102.99	$39.95	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Rating	4.8	4.7	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
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	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Dual Network	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Bluetooth Proxy	YES	NO	Smlight SLZB-MR2
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Smlight

Smlight SLZB-MR2

$102.99

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+ Rating: 4.8
+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz Wifi
- Price: $102.99 vs $39.95
- Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

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+ Price: $39.95
+ Warranty: 5 years
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Rating: 4.7 vs 4.8
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-MR2 or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Smlight SLZB-MR2 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, power, and connectivity.
What is the biggest difference between Smlight SLZB-MR2 and Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Smlight SLZB-MR2 lists $102.99, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick lists $39.95.
Which one looks better on price?: Smlight SLZB-MR2 is listed at $102.99, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is listed at $39.95. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick (better spec).
Who should buy Smlight SLZB-MR2?: Choose Smlight SLZB-MR2 if your priority is rating and power and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Choose Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your priority is price and warranty and that matters more than rating.

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