Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from Amazon and official Sonoff and Zooz sites.
2026 verdict
Zigbee devices piling up? The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is the cheaper, more versatile radio of this pair.
It's a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator and router that can also flash into a Thread border router for Matter, neither of which the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick does, and it rates higher too. The Zooz is the natural choice for Z-Wave homes, however: it's a plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range and S2 security, and its warranty far outstrips the Sonoff's. Because they run different protocols, the real decision is whether your devices are Zigbee or Z-Wave. Buy the Sonoff for affordable, flexible Zigbee and optional Thread; buy the Zooz when you need Z-Wave and want the longer warranty.
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| Feature | Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 | Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $35.90 | $39.95 | Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 |
| Rating | 4.7 | 4.6 | Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 |
| 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 |
What the differences mean
Protocol
The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is a Zigbee 3.0 coordinator that can flash into a Thread radio. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is a Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range. Neither covers the other's protocol.
Warranty
5 years on the Zooz against 1 year on the Sonoff, a notable gap that Z-Wave homes weighing long-term support should factor in.
Thread and Matter
The Sonoff can be flashed to act as a Thread border router for Matter. The Zooz supports no Thread or Matter at all, Z-Wave is all it does.
Zigbee routing
The Sonoff also works as a Zigbee router to extend mesh coverage. The Zooz has no Zigbee radio, so it can't perform that role.
Which one to buy if
- your devices are Zigbee
It's a dedicated Zigbee coordinator with an optional Thread flash; the Zooz has no Zigbee radio at all.
- your devices are Z-Wave with Long Range support
It's a plug-and-play Z-Wave 800 Long Range controller; the Sonoff has no Z-Wave.
- warranty length matters most
5 years against the Sonoff's 1 year is a real gap for hardware meant to run for years.
- you want Matter over Thread from the same stick later
It can be flashed into a Thread border router; the Zooz has no path to Thread or Matter.
Winner
- + Price: $35.90
- + Rating: 4.7
- + Zigbee Router: YES
- - Warranty: 1 year vs 5 years
- - Z-Wave Controller: NO vs YES
- + Warranty: 5 years
- + Z-Wave Controller: YES
- - Price: $39.95 vs $35.90
- - Rating: 4.6 vs 4.7
What owners say
Owners of both sticks describe near-effortless installs, with Home Assistant recognizing either one on first plug-in. What they praise beyond that tracks the protocol each one serves. Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 owners like that it doubles as a Thread border router after a simple web flash and call it a clean, cool-running upgrade over older Zigbee dongles, though a few note the antenna is fixed and cannot be swapped for a bigger one. Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick owners praise how instantly it's recognized with no driver and how it adopts nearly any Z-Wave device without compatibility errors, while some flag that true Long Range reach is limited on very large properties.
Price history compared
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which should I buy, the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 or the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 wins for Zigbee and Thread users as the cheaper, more flexible stick. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is the pick for Z-Wave homes, with a longer warranty and Z-Wave 800 Long Range support.
What is the biggest difference between the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 and the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
Protocol. The Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24 is a Zigbee coordinator that can flash into a Thread radio; the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick is a Z-Wave 800 controller with Long Range. What you own decides the winner.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick has a 5-year warranty, well beyond the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24's 1-year warranty. Both are USB radios that plug into a Home Assistant host.
Can either dongle run Thread or Matter?
Only the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24, which can be flashed to serve as a Thread border router for Matter. The Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick covers Z-Wave only, with no Thread or Matter path.
Who should buy the Sonoff Dongle Plus MG24?
Buyers who want an affordable, plug-and-play Zigbee coordinator for Home Assistant with the option to flash it for Thread and Matter later. It has no Z-Wave.
Who should buy the Zooz Z-Wave Long Range Stick?
Buyers whose smart home runs on Z-Wave who want a plug-and-play Long Range controller with S2 security and a long warranty. It does no Zigbee or Thread.
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