Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-E

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff site.

2026 verdict

Across the full comparison in 2026, Sonoff ZBDongle-E earns the nod. What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and warranty, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. You should still consider Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if thread border router and antenna gain matters more than raw overall balance. That is enough to make Sonoff ZBDongle-E the better pick for most buyers.

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-E

$26.99

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Sonoff ZBDongle-E	Winner
Price	$35.90	$26.99	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Rating	4.6	4.7	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Sonoff ZBDongle-E
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Antenna Gain	+4.5dBi	2 dBi	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG24	EFR32MG21	Different strengths
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Zigbee Router	YES	YES	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Amplifier Gain	+20dBm	+20dBm	Tie

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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+ Thread Border Router: YES
+ Antenna Gain: +4.5dBi
- Price: $35.90 vs $26.99
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-E

$26.99

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+ Price: $26.99
+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 2 years
- Thread Border Router: NO vs YES
- Antenna Gain: 2 dBi vs +4.5dBi

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 or Sonoff ZBDongle-E?: Sonoff ZBDongle-E has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and warranty.
What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 and Sonoff ZBDongle-E?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90, while Sonoff ZBDongle-E lists $26.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90, while Sonoff ZBDongle-E is listed at $26.99. Sonoff ZBDongle-E (better spec).
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Choose Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if your priority is thread border router and antenna gain and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Sonoff ZBDongle-E?: Choose Sonoff ZBDongle-E if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than thread border router.

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