Smlight SLZB-MRW10 vs Sonoff Dongle Max

The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 wins overall by adding a Z-Wave 800 controller, a supported dual-network mode and a Bluetooth proxy. The Sonoff Dongle Max is the more affordable option for a network-connected Zigbee and Thread coordinator.

Protocol and features. The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 runs Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave with a supported dual-network mode and a Bluetooth proxy, while the Sonoff Dongle Max covers Zigbee and Thread only, marks dual network experimental, and has no Bluetooth proxy.

Yes. Both the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 and the Sonoff Dongle Max connect over USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and PoE, so either can be mounted away from the host to cover dead zones. Both also use two external antennas rated +5dBi.

Only the Smlight SLZB-MRW10, which includes a Silicon Labs Z-Wave 800 controller alongside its Zigbee and Thread radios. The Sonoff Dongle Max is a Zigbee and Thread coordinator with no Z-Wave support.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 if you want a single coordinator that runs Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave with flexible Ethernet or PoE placement, a supported dual-network mode and a Bluetooth proxy for a mixed-protocol Home Assistant setup.

Buy the Sonoff Dongle Max if you want a cheaper network-connected Zigbee and Thread coordinator with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi and PoE placement and strong twin antennas, and you do not need Z-Wave or a Bluetooth proxy.