Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 vs Sonoff ZBDongle-P comparison

Updated June 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff site.

2026 verdict

Across the 2026 comparison, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 earns the nod over Sonoff ZBDongle-P on the strength of price, rating, and thread border router. What pushes it ahead is price, rating, and thread border router, and antenna gain keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Sonoff ZBDongle-P can still be the right pick, but only if warranty outweighs the wider strengths of Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24. As a general recommendation, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 comes out on top.

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

Buy on Amazon USA

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-P

$39.99

Buy on Amazon USA

Feature	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Sonoff ZBDongle-P	Winner
Price	$35.90	$39.99	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Rating	4.6	4.5	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Warranty	1 year	2 years	Sonoff ZBDongle-P
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Antenna Gain	+4.5dBi	2 dBi	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Zigbee Chip Model	EFR32MG24	CC2652P	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

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $35.90
+ Rating: 4.6
+ Thread Border Router: YES
- Warranty: 1 year vs 2 years

Sonoff

Sonoff ZBDongle-P

$39.99

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Warranty: 2 years
- Price: $39.99 vs $35.90
- Rating: 4.5 vs 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 or Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and thread border router.

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

Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P lists $39.99.

Which one looks better on price?

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90, while Sonoff ZBDongle-P is listed at $39.99. Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 (better spec).

Who should buy Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?

Choose Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than warranty.

Who should buy Sonoff ZBDongle-P?

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

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