Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Smlight and Zooz sites.
2026 verdict
Worried about running three protocols from three dongles?
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 handles Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave in one box, where the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick only does Z-Wave. It carries a Z-Wave Series 800 controller plus Zigbee and Thread radios and a Bluetooth proxy, and it connects over Ethernet with PoE, USB or Wi-Fi, so it can sit in the middle of the house instead of a USB port. Both put their Z-Wave radio on the Series 800 generation, and the Zooz is the simpler plug-and-play stick with a five-year warranty against the Smlight's one. Pick the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 if your home runs more than Z-Wave, and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if Z-Wave is the whole job and you want the cheapest, most set-and-forget controller.
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| Feature | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 | Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $100.00 | $39.95 | Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick |
| Rating | 5.0 | 4.6 | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 5 years | Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick |
| Power | USB, PoE | USB | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Connectivity | USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi | USB | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Zigbee Router | YES | NO | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Thread Border Router | YES | NO | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Dual Network | YES | NO | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Bluetooth Proxy | YES | NO | Smlight SLZB-MRW10 |
| Z-Wave Controller | YES | YES | Tie |
| Matter Bridge | NO | NO | Tie |
What the differences mean
Protocol breadth
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 covers Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave with a Bluetooth proxy. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is Z-Wave only, so a home with Zigbee or Thread devices needs a second dongle beside it.
Placement
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 connects over Ethernet with PoE, USB or Wi-Fi and can be mounted centrally. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is USB-only and stays with the host, which is the difference when a far corner is out of reach.
Warranty
The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick carries a five-year warranty and the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 one, a strong edge to the Zooz for a stick meant to run unattended.
Antennas
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 uses two external antennas at +5 dBi gain and +20 dBm of transmit power. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick has no external antenna and depends on its internal radio, which owners still find strong for most homes.
Price and simplicity
The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is the cheaper and simpler of the two, a true plug-and-play controller. The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 costs more and asks you to plan its network placement, which pays off only if you use the extra radios.
Which one to buy if
- your home runs Zigbee or Thread as well as Z-Wave
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 covers all three protocols in one device, where the Zooz would leave the other two to separate sticks.
- Z-Wave is the only protocol you run
The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick does the job for less, is truly plug-and-play, and carries a five-year warranty.
- the controller has to sit away from the host
Ethernet with PoE lets the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 move to where the Z-Wave and Zigbee mesh needs it.
- you want the quickest possible install
The Zooz is recognized instantly with no driver and no network planning, which is the simpler path of the pair.
Winner
$100.00
- + Rating: 5.0
- + Power: USB, PoE
- + Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi
- - Price: $100.00 vs $39.95
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years
- + Price: $39.95
- + Warranty: 5 years
- - Rating: 4.6 vs 5.0
- - Power: USB vs USB, PoE
What owners say
Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick owners describe setup with almost nothing to do: plug it into a Mac Mini, Raspberry Pi, mini-PC or Proxmox host and it is recognized instantly, with Home Assistant picking it up through Z-Wave JS. It adopts thermostats, locks and plugs with no compatibility errors, runs rock-solid for a year or more for several owners, and holds a two-story home and backyard with distant sensors connected. They like that Z-Wave here is open, ecosystem-free and S2-secure. Their warnings are the limits: true Long Range reach thins out on very large properties, the US model runs on the US frequency and not the European band, and the endpoint count is a little tight for very large networks.
Price history compared
Every price change of both, in the same store, so the gap between the two lines is what one costs more than the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Smlight SLZB-MRW10 or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 is the broader device, adding Zigbee and Thread radios and a Bluetooth proxy to a Z-Wave Series 800 controller and Ethernet placement. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is the better pure Z-Wave buy, simpler, cheaper and backed by a five-year warranty.
What is the biggest difference between the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
How many protocols each covers. The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 handles Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave in one box, while the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is Z-Wave only. If your home is Z-Wave alone, that gap does not matter and the Zooz is the simpler pick.
Do both include Z-Wave Series 800?
Yes. The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick both use a Z-Wave Series 800 controller. The Smlight adds Zigbee and Thread radios and a Bluetooth proxy on top, while the Zooz is dedicated to Z-Wave.
Which one is easier to place for range?
The Smlight SLZB-MRW10, because it connects over Ethernet with PoE and can be mounted centrally. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is USB-only, though owners find its internal radio strong enough for most two-story homes and backyards.
Who should buy the Smlight SLZB-MRW10?
A home running Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave that wants one network-placed gateway, a Bluetooth proxy and fewer dongles in the server.
Who should buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
A Z-Wave-only home that wants a cheap, genuinely plug-and-play 800 Series controller for locks, sensors and thermostats, with the confidence of a five-year warranty.
Full comparison table
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4.5(6)$82.99
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3.4(7)$84.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-06 U
5.0(5)$72.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-06
4.2(182)$72.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-06M
4.6(111)$72.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-06P10
4.4(11)$85.99
DonglesSmlightSLZB-06p7
4.4(11)$79.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-06p7U
4.6(33)$78.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-07 MG24
3.3(5)$45.99
DonglesSmlightSLZB-07 MG26
4.5(86)- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-07
4.9(20)$34.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-07P10
3.0(1)$48.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-07p7
4.8(8)$36.99 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-MR1
4.4(11)$103.99- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MR1U
4.8(16)$102.99 - DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MR2
4.6(8)€111.97 - DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MR3
5.0(1)€158.13 
DonglesSmlightSLZB-MR4
4.0(5)$130.00- DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MR5U
5.0(1)$119.99 - DonglesSmlight
SLZB-MRW10
5.0(11)$100.00
