Sonoff Dongle Max vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick comparison

Updated June 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Zooz sites.

2026 verdict

Sonoff Dongle Max has the better all-around case than Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick in 2026, starting with power, connectivity, and zigbee router. What pushes it ahead is power, connectivity, and zigbee router, and thread border router and dual network keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick remains a niche alternative if price, rating, and warranty matters more than the rest of the comparison. That is enough to make Sonoff Dongle Max the better pick for most buyers.

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Max

€45.02

Buy on Amazon Italy

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

Buy on Amazon USA

Feature	Sonoff Dongle Max	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick	Winner
Price	€45.02	$39.95	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Rating	4.4	4.7	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Power	USB, PoE	USB	Sonoff Dongle Max
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi	USB	Sonoff Dongle Max
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Max
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Max
Dual Network	Experimental	NO	Sonoff Dongle Max
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Max

€45.02

Buy on Amazon Italy

+ Power: USB, PoE
+ Connectivity: USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: €45.02 vs $39.95
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.7

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $39.95
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 5 years
- Power: USB vs USB, PoE
- Connectivity: USB vs USB, Ethernet, 2.4 GHz WiFi

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle Max or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

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

What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Dongle Max and Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle Max lists €45.02, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick lists $39.95.

Which one looks better on price?

Sonoff Dongle Max is listed at €45.02, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is listed at $39.95. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick (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 Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?

Choose Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than power.

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