Smlight SLZB-MRW10 vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

The Smlight SLZB-MRW10 wins overall by covering Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave with network placement, dual-network mode and a Bluetooth proxy. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is the cheaper, single-protocol pick with a much longer 5-year warranty if you only need Z-Wave.

Scope. Both have a Z-Wave 800 controller, but the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 also runs Zigbee and Thread and can be placed over Ethernet or PoE, while the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is a USB-only, Z-Wave-only controller.

The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick, at 5 years, well ahead of the 1-year warranty on the Smlight SLZB-MRW10. Both are radios that need a host running Home Assistant or similar software.

Yes. Both the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick use a Z-Wave 800 controller. The MRW10 adds Zigbee and Thread radios, dual-network operation and a Bluetooth proxy, while the Zooz focuses solely on Z-Wave with Long Range and S2 security.

Buy the Smlight SLZB-MRW10 if you want one coordinator that runs Zigbee, Thread and Z-Wave together for Home Assistant, with flexible Ethernet or PoE placement, dual-network mode, a Bluetooth proxy and strong antennas.

Buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your home relies only on Z-Wave and you want an affordable, plug-and-play controller with Long Range, S2 security and a 5-year warranty. Just order the version for your region's frequency.