Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 vs Third Reality USBC-Dongle

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Third Reality sites.

2026 verdict

Looking at the full picture in 2026, Third Reality USBC-Dongle gets the edge. Its clearest strengths are price and matter bridge, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is still relevant if you care most about rating and zigbee router, but Third Reality USBC-Dongle is the stronger recommendation overall. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of Third Reality USBC-Dongle.

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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Winner

Third Reality

Third Reality USBC-Dongle

$19.99

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Feature	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Third Reality USBC-Dongle	Winner
Price	$35.90	$19.99	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Rating	4.6	3.2	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Matter Bridge	NO	YES	Third Reality USBC-Dongle
Warranty	1 year	1 year	Tie
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Z-Wave Controller	NO	NO	Tie
Thread Border Router	YES	YES	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

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+ Rating: 4.6
+ Zigbee Router: YES
- Price: $35.90 vs $19.99
- Matter Bridge: NO vs YES

Winner

Third Reality

Third Reality USBC-Dongle

$19.99

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+ Price: $19.99
+ Matter Bridge: YES
- Rating: 3.2 vs 4.6
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 or Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Third Reality USBC-Dongle has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price and matter bridge.
What is the biggest difference between Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 and Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90, while Third Reality USBC-Dongle lists $19.99.
Which one looks better on price?: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90, while Third Reality USBC-Dongle is listed at $19.99. Third Reality USBC-Dongle (better spec).
Who should buy Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?: Choose Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 if your priority is rating and zigbee router and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Third Reality USBC-Dongle?: Choose Third Reality USBC-Dongle if your priority is price and matter bridge and that matters more than rating.

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