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Sonoff Dongle Max vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P

Full Smart Dongles comparison in 2026

Updated June 2026
Data from Amazon and official Sonoff site.
2026 verdict
In this 2026 Sonoff Dongle Max vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P comparison, Sonoff Dongle Max comes out ahead thanks to power, connectivity, and thread border router. Its clearest strengths are power, connectivity, and thread border router, and it still looks stronger on antenna gain and dual network. Sonoff ZBDongle-P still makes sense if price, rating, and warranty is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward Sonoff Dongle Max. Overall, Sonoff Dongle Max makes more sense for most people.
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FeatureSonoff Dongle MaxSonoff ZBDongle-PWinner
Price€45.02$39.99Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Rating4.44.6Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Warranty1 year2 yearsSonoff ZBDongle-P
PowerUSB, PoEUSBSonoff Dongle Max
ConnectivityUSB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFiUSBSonoff Dongle Max
Thread Border RouterYESNOSonoff Dongle Max
Antenna Gain+5dBi2 dBiSonoff Dongle Max
Dual NetworkExperimentalNOSonoff Dongle Max
Zigbee Chip ModelEFR32MG24CC2652PDifferent strengths
Zigbee RouterYESYESTie
Z-Wave ControllerNONOTie
Matter BridgeNONOTie

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle Max or Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Sonoff Dongle Max has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for power, connectivity, and thread border router.

What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Dongle Max and Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle Max lists €45.02, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P lists $39.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Sonoff Dongle Max is listed at €45.02, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P is listed at $39.99. Sonoff ZBDongle-P (better spec).

Who should buy Sonoff Dongle Max?

Choose Sonoff Dongle Max if your priority is power and connectivity and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Choose Sonoff ZBDongle-P if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.

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