Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 vs Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

Updated April 2026

Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Zooz sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 stands out as the more complete option. What pushes it ahead is price, zigbee router, and thread border router, and its broader overall balance keeps the advantage from looking narrow. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is still relevant if you care most about rating, warranty, and z-wave controller, but Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is the stronger recommendation overall. That makes Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 the clearer recommendation in 2026.

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

BUY NOW

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

BUY NOW

Feature	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick	Winner
Price	$35.90	$39.95	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Rating	4.6	4.7	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Warranty	1 year	5 years	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Zigbee Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Z-Wave Controller	NO	YES	Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick
Thread Border Router	YES	NO	Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24
Power	USB	USB	Tie
Connectivity	USB	USB	Tie
Matter Bridge	NO	NO	Tie
Dual Network	NO	NO	Tie
Bluetooth Proxy	NO	NO	Tie

Winner

Sonoff

Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24

$35.90

BUY NOW

+ Price: $35.90
+ Zigbee Router: YES
+ Thread Border Router: YES
- Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
- Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years

Zooz

Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick

$39.95

BUY NOW

+ Rating: 4.7
+ Warranty: 5 years
+ Z-Wave Controller: YES
- Price: $39.95 vs $35.90
- Zigbee Router: NO vs YES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which is better overall: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 or Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: 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 Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Price is one of the clearest differences: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 lists $35.90, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick lists $39.95.
Which one looks better on price?: Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is listed at $35.90, while Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is listed at $39.95. 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 Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?: Choose Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick if your priority is rating and warranty and that matters more than price.

More Dongles

Top Dongles to compare next

Compare smart dongles by supported protocols, connectivity, hardware specs, integrations, automations, and compatibility with platforms like Matter, Zigbee, and Thread.

Compare Dongles