Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 vs Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 comparison

Updated August 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff site.

2026 verdict

The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 wins this dongle comparison as the more affordable and more versatile radio, working as a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator and router that also flashes into a Thread border router for Matter, with a higher +4.5dBi antenna versus the PZG23's 2dBi. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 is not a competitor on Zigbee at all; it is a dedicated Z-Wave 800 controller with S2 security and Z-Wave Long Range, so it is the one to reach for if your locks, sensors and thermostats run on Z-Wave. Both sticks are plug-and-play with Home Assistant, USB-only, and ship with a USB extension cable. Pick the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 for cheap, flexible Zigbee and optional Thread; pick the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 when Z-Wave is what you actually need.

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Sonoff Dongle-PZG23	Winner
Price	$35.90	$39.90	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Rating	4.7	4.6	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
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

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $35.90
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle-PZG23

$39.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.90 vs $35.90
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dongle is better, the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 or the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?

For Zigbee and Thread the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 wins as the cheaper, more versatile stick with a higher +4.5dBi antenna. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 wins only if you need Z-Wave, since it is a dedicated Z-Wave 800 controller and does no Zigbee or Thread.

What is the biggest difference between the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 and the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?

Protocol. The Dongle Plus MG24 is a Zigbee coordinator that also flashes into a Thread border router, while the Dongle-PZG23 is a Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range and S2 security. They serve different device ecosystems.

Can either handle both Zigbee and Z-Wave?

No. The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 does Zigbee and, once flashed, Thread, but not Z-Wave. The Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 does Z-Wave only. Owners who need both run one of each stick together on the same host.

Who should buy the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?

Buy the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if you want a truly plug-and-play Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant, with a higher-gain antenna and the option to flash it for Thread and Matter later. It has no Z-Wave.

Who should buy the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23?

Buy the Sonoff Dongle-PZG23 if your smart home runs on Z-Wave and you want a plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 controller with S2 security and Long Range for Home Assistant or openHAB. It does no Zigbee or Thread.

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