Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 vs Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff site.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is the better overall pick. It builds its lead on price, zigbee router, and thread border router, then backs it up with a stronger showing on antenna gain. Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is still relevant if you care most about rating and z-wave controller, but Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is the stronger recommendation overall. Overall, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 makes more sense for most people.

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Winner
Price	$35.90	$39.90	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Rating	4.6	4.9	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Antenna Gain	+4.5dBi	2 dBi	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Amplifier Gain	+20dBm	+20dB	Different strengths
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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+ Price: $35.90
+ Zigbee Router: YES
+ Thread Border Router: YES
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.9
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

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+ Rating: 4.9
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.90 vs $35.90
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 or Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, zigbee router, and thread border router.
What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 and Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 lists $39.90.
Which one looks better on price?: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90, while Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is listed at $39.90. Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 (better spec).
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Choose Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if your priority is price and zigbee router and that matters more than rating.
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?: Choose Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your priority is rating and z-wave controller and that matters more than price.

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